Belt game 2,328 · April 29, 1897
Washington Senators (1892–99) take the belt
Washington Senators (1892–99) beat Boston Beaneaters 5–3 at home to start reign 1,002 of the MLB belt, the 20th for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since April 28, 1897, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Washington Senators (1892–99) held it for 4 days and 1 defense, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on May 3, 1897.
1,002Reign number
20Team's reign
1Defenses
4Days held
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