Belt game 2,359 · June 12, 1897
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Cincinnati Reds 5–1 at home to start reign 1,015 of the MLB belt, the 149th for the franchise.
Cincinnati Reds had held it since June 11, 1897, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 10 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Los Angeles Dodgers on June 22, 1897.
1,015Reign number
149Team's reign
6Defenses
10Days held