Belt game 2,327 · April 28, 1897
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Philadelphia Phillies 6–5 on the road to start reign 1,001 of the MLB belt, the 148th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Phillies had held it since April 22, 1897, with 4 defenses over 6 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Washington Senators (1892–99) on April 29, 1897.
1,001Reign number
148Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held