Belt game 2,263 · July 16, 1896
Louisville Colonels take the belt
Louisville Colonels beat New York Giants 12–7 at home to start reign 976 of the MLB belt, the 14th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since July 15, 1896, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Louisville Colonels held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on July 17, 1896.
976Reign number
14Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held