Belt game 2,344 · May 23, 1897
Brooklyn Bridegrooms take the belt
Brooklyn Bridegrooms beat Cincinnati Reds 6–4 on the road to start reign 1,007 of the MLB belt, the 43rd for the franchise.
Cincinnati Reds had held it since May 17, 1897, with 5 defenses over 6 days.
Brooklyn Bridegrooms held it for 6 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on May 29, 1897.
1,007Reign number
43Team's reign
3Defenses
6Days held