Belt game 2,266 · July 21, 1896
Cincinnati Reds take the belt
Cincinnati Reds beat New York Giants 4–0 at home to start reign 978 of the MLB belt, the 40th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since July 17, 1896, with 1 defense over 4 days.
Cincinnati Reds held it for 8 days and 7 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Spiders on July 29, 1896.
978Reign number
40Team's reign
7Defenses
8Days held