Belt game 2,391 · July 20, 1897
Cincinnati Reds take the belt
Cincinnati Reds beat Boston Beaneaters 12–1 at home to start reign 1,029 of the MLB belt, the 49th for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since July 19, 1897, with 1 defense over 1 days.
Cincinnati Reds held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on July 21, 1897.
1,029Reign number
49Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held