Belt game 2,295 · August 27, 1896
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Chicago Colts 7–3 at home to start reign 988 of the MLB belt, the 146th for the franchise.
Chicago Colts had held it since August 26, 1896, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on August 28, 1896.
988Reign number
146Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held