Belt game 16,966 · October 16, 1990 · playoffs
Cincinnati Reds take the belt
Cincinnati Reds beat Oakland Athletics 7–0 at home to start reign 7,965 of the MLB belt, the 325th for the franchise.
Oakland Athletics had held it since October 6, 1990, with 3 defenses over 10 days.
Cincinnati Reds held it for 177 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Houston Astros on April 11, 1991.
7,965Reign number
325Team's reign
5Defenses
177Days held