Belt game 1,640 · October 3, 1891
Philadelphia Phillies take the belt
Philadelphia Phillies beat Boston Beaneaters 5–3 at home to start reign 699 of the MLB belt, the 74th for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since September 18, 1891, with 16 defenses over 15 days.
Philadelphia Phillies held it for 192 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on April 12, 1892.
699Reign number
74Team's reign
0Defenses
192Days held
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