Belt game 2,256 · July 9, 1896
Chicago Colts take the belt
Chicago Colts beat New York Giants 9–1 at home to start reign 971 of the MLB belt, the 104th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since July 4, 1896, with 3 defenses over 5 days.
Chicago Colts held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Spiders on July 12, 1896.
971Reign number
104Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held