Belt game 2,282 · August 11, 1896
Chicago Colts take the belt
Chicago Colts beat Cincinnati Reds 6–0 at home to start reign 982 of the MLB belt, the 105th for the franchise.
Cincinnati Reds had held it since August 2, 1896, with 3 defenses over 9 days.
Chicago Colts held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Cincinnati Reds on August 13, 1896.
982Reign number
105Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held