Belt game 2,384 · July 13, 1897
Cincinnati Reds take the belt
Cincinnati Reds beat New York Giants 5–4 at home to start reign 1,025 of the MLB belt, the 47th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since July 12, 1897, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Cincinnati Reds held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Washington Senators (1892–99) on July 15, 1897.
1,025Reign number
47Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held