April 24th marks a significant milestone in the history of Major League Baseball (MLB). On this day in 1901, the inaugural game of the American League was played between the Chicago White Stockings (now the White Sox) and the Cleveland Blues (now the Guardians). The White Sox emerged victorious with an 8-2 win, played at the Chicago Cricket Club. This historic event marked the beginning of a legendary era in baseball, shaping the game into what it is today.