Belt game 2,196 · April 19, 1896
Cincinnati Reds take the belt
Cincinnati Reds beat Louisville Colonels 12–3 at home to start reign 950 of the MLB belt, the 36th for the franchise.
Louisville Colonels had held it since April 18, 1896, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Cincinnati Reds held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Spiders on April 21, 1896.
950Reign number
36Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held