Belt game 2,292 · August 24, 1896
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Pittsburgh Pirates 4–3 at home to start reign 986 of the MLB belt, the 145th for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since August 22, 1896, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on August 26, 1896.
986Reign number
145Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held