Belt game 2,212 · May 13, 1896
Louisville Colonels take the belt
Louisville Colonels beat Brooklyn Bridegrooms 5–4 at home to start reign 959 of the MLB belt, the 13th for the franchise.
Brooklyn Bridegrooms had held it since May 9, 1896, with 2 defenses over 4 days.
Louisville Colonels held it for 4 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Washington Senators (1892–99) on May 17, 1896.
959Reign number
13Team's reign
2Defenses
4Days held