This day in baseball: First Cactus League game Precious Sanders 5 years ago 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: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr “MLB Begins,” by Robert HeemstraDateMarch 15, 2019In relation to21st CenturySpring Training 2023 reporting datesDateFebruary 6, 2023In relation to21st CenturyThis day in baseball: Throws like a girlDateMarch 20, 2014In relation to20th Century