Belt game 2,061 · September 29, 1894
Cincinnati Reds take the belt
Cincinnati Reds beat New York Giants 7–6 at home to start reign 887 of the MLB belt, the 31st for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since September 27, 1894, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Cincinnati Reds held it for 206 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on April 23, 1895.
887Reign number
31Team's reign
4Defenses
206Days held