Belt game 1,539 · June 2, 1891
Philadelphia Phillies take the belt
Philadelphia Phillies beat Chicago Colts 8–0 at home to start reign 651 of the MLB belt, the 68th for the franchise.
Chicago Colts had held it since May 30, 1891, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Philadelphia Phillies held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on June 5, 1891.
651Reign number
68Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held