Belt game 2,389 · July 19, 1897
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Cincinnati Reds 9–3 on the road to start reign 1,028 of the MLB belt, the 151st for the franchise.
Cincinnati Reds had held it since July 17, 1897, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 1 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Cincinnati Reds on July 20, 1897.
1,028Reign number
151Team's reign
1Defenses
1Days held