Belt game 2,386 · July 15, 1897
Washington Senators (1892–99) take the belt
Washington Senators (1892–99) beat Cincinnati Reds 16–5 on the road to start reign 1,026 of the MLB belt, the 21st for the franchise.
Cincinnati Reds had held it since July 13, 1897, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Washington Senators (1892–99) held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Cincinnati Reds on July 17, 1897.
1,026Reign number
21Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held
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