Belt game 2,335 · May 10, 1897
Louisville Colonels take the belt
Louisville Colonels beat New York Giants 9–5 at home to start reign 1,004 of the MLB belt, the 15th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since May 3, 1897, with 4 defenses over 7 days.
Louisville Colonels held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on May 13, 1897.
1,004Reign number
15Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held