Belt game 2,198 · April 22, 1896
Cincinnati Reds take the belt
Cincinnati Reds beat Cleveland Spiders 7–4 at home to start reign 952 of the MLB belt, the 37th for the franchise.
Cleveland Spiders had held it since April 21, 1896, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Cincinnati Reds held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on April 25, 1896.
952Reign number
37Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held