This day in baseball: First Cactus League game Posted on March 8, 2021March 8, 2023 by Precious Sanders The first-ever spring training game played in Arizona took place on March 8, 1946 at Tucson’s Hi Corbett Field. Bob Lemon led the Indians to victory over the Giants, 3-1, in the inaugural Cactus League contest. Share this:FacebookTwitterPinterestRedditEmailMoreLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrLike this:Like Loading... Related