Belt game 2,049 · September 16, 1894
Cincinnati Reds take the belt
Cincinnati Reds beat Baltimore Orioles (1892–99) 4–3 at home to start reign 879 of the MLB belt, the 27th for the franchise.
Baltimore Orioles (1892–99) had held it since August 31, 1894, with 11 defenses over 16 days.
Cincinnati Reds held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on September 18, 1894.
879Reign number
27Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held