Belt game 2,226 · June 1, 1896
Cincinnati Reds take the belt
Cincinnati Reds beat Philadelphia Phillies 8–4 on the road to start reign 963 of the MLB belt, the 39th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Phillies had held it since May 26, 1896, with 5 defenses over 6 days.
Cincinnati Reds held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on June 3, 1896.
963Reign number
39Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held