Belt game 2,195 · April 18, 1896
Louisville Colonels take the belt
Louisville Colonels beat Chicago Colts 5–3 at home to start reign 949 of the MLB belt, the 12th for the franchise.
Chicago Colts had held it since April 16, 1896, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Louisville Colonels held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Cincinnati Reds on April 19, 1896.
949Reign number
12Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held