Belt game 2,096 · June 6, 1895
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Pittsburgh Pirates 7–5 at home to start reign 901 of the MLB belt, the 142nd for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since June 5, 1895, with 0 defenses over 1 day.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 8 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on June 14, 1895.
901Reign number
142Team's reign
6Defenses
8Days held