Belt game 2,201 · April 26, 1896
Cincinnati Reds take the belt
Cincinnati Reds beat Chicago Colts 11–3 at home to start reign 954 of the MLB belt, the 38th for the franchise.
Chicago Colts had held it since April 25, 1896, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Cincinnati Reds held it for 6 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Cleveland Spiders on May 2, 1896.
954Reign number
38Team's reign
1Defenses
6Days held