Belt game 2,366 · June 22, 1897
Brooklyn Bridegrooms take the belt
Brooklyn Bridegrooms beat Boston Beaneaters 7–4 at home to start reign 1,016 of the MLB belt, the 44th for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since June 12, 1897, with 6 defenses over 10 days.
Brooklyn Bridegrooms held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on June 23, 1897.
1,016Reign number
44Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held