Belt game 2,298 · August 31, 1896
Washington Senators (1892–99) take the belt
Washington Senators (1892–99) beat Chicago Colts 1–0 at home to start reign 990 of the MLB belt, the 19th for the franchise.
Chicago Colts had held it since August 28, 1896, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Washington Senators (1892–99) held it for 1 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on September 1, 1896.
990Reign number
19Team's reign
1Defenses
1Days held
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