Belt game 2,215 · May 17, 1896
Washington Senators (1892–99) take the belt
Washington Senators (1892–99) beat Louisville Colonels 13–6 on the road to start reign 960 of the MLB belt, the 17th for the franchise.
Louisville Colonels had held it since May 13, 1896, with 2 defenses over 4 days.
Washington Senators (1892–99) held it for 6 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on May 23, 1896.
960Reign number
17Team's reign
2Defenses
6Days held
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