Belt game 2,288 · August 20, 1896
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Cincinnati Reds 8–6 at home to start reign 984 of the MLB belt, the 144th for the franchise.
Cincinnati Reds had held it since August 13, 1896, with 3 defenses over 7 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on August 22, 1896.
984Reign number
144Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held