Belt game 2,387 · July 17, 1897
Cincinnati Reds take the belt
Cincinnati Reds beat Washington Senators (1892–99) 14–2 at home to start reign 1,027 of the MLB belt, the 48th for the franchise.
Washington Senators (1892–99) had held it since July 15, 1897, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Cincinnati Reds held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on July 19, 1897.
1,027Reign number
48Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held