On May 28, 1946, at Yankee Stadium a crowd of 49,917 watches as General Electric president Charles E. Wilson throws out the ceremonial first pitch in the first night game played at the House that Ruth built (Yankee Stadium). The Yankees are beaten by the Washington Senators 2-1, when Dutch Leonard goes the distance, throwing a six-hitter to improve his record to 5-0.
Joe DiMaggio drove in the only run with a first-inning double and Cuddles Marshall went 7 innings to take the loss for the Yankees.
