Belt game 2,315 · September 18, 1896
Baltimore Orioles (1892–99) take the belt
Baltimore Orioles (1892–99) beat Boston Beaneaters 8–3 at home to start reign 996 of the MLB belt, the 14th for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since September 16, 1896, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Baltimore Orioles (1892–99) held it for 6 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on September 24, 1896.
996Reign number
14Team's reign
3Defenses
6Days held
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