Belt game 2,376 · July 4, 1897
Cincinnati Reds take the belt
Cincinnati Reds beat Baltimore Orioles (1892–99) 5–4 at home to start reign 1,021 of the MLB belt, the 45th for the franchise.
Baltimore Orioles (1892–99) had held it since June 30, 1897, with 2 defenses over 4 days.
Cincinnati Reds held it for 5 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on July 9, 1897.
1,021Reign number
45Team's reign
3Defenses
5Days held