Belt game 2,381 · July 10, 1897
Cincinnati Reds take the belt
Cincinnati Reds beat Philadelphia Phillies 6–3 at home to start reign 1,023 of the MLB belt, the 46th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Phillies had held it since July 9, 1897, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Cincinnati Reds held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on July 12, 1897.
1,023Reign number
46Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held