 This has been What's in a Name. My name is Megan Pitcock, and you're listening to Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FM. Welcome to the old ballgame, where we talk about the past of America's favorite pastime. I'm Tate Christensen. Today we talk about the first night game played in the MLB. In 1935, the Cincinnati Reds were a struggling team. They could hardly draw a crowd, averaging about 2,000 fans per game.