On August 8, 1988, the Chicago Cubs hosted their first scheduled night game at Wrigley Field after installing lights in the historic ballpark. Wrigley had been one of the last major league stadiums without night games. The decision marked a compromise between tradition and modern economic pressures. Fans filled the stands to witness the change, although the game itself was cut short by rain and not counted officially. Future night games proceeded as planned. The event symbolized the ongoing evolution of baseball and its venues.
