Belt game 2,220 · May 26, 1896
Philadelphia Phillies take the belt
Philadelphia Phillies beat Chicago Colts 8–1 at home to start reign 962 of the MLB belt, the 92nd for the franchise.
Chicago Colts had held it since May 23, 1896, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Philadelphia Phillies held it for 6 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Cincinnati Reds on June 1, 1896.
962Reign number
92Team's reign
5Defenses
6Days held