1996 – In a Grapefruit League game at Clearwater’s Jack Russell Stadium, the Philadelphia Phillies and Cleveland Indians meet for the first time in their history, with the Indians prevailing, 8 – 2.

On March 23, 1996 — 1996 – In a Grapefruit League game at Clearwater’s Jack Russell Stadium, the Philadelphia Phillies and Cleveland Indians meet for the first time in their history, with the Indians prevailing, 8 – 2.

Sources –
Baseball Reference March 23
SABR Games Project
National Pastime March 23
Retro Sheet
Replay The Game

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