Belt game 2,394 · July 23, 1897
Louisville Colonels take the belt
Louisville Colonels beat Boston Beaneaters 5–4 at home to start reign 1,031 of the MLB belt, the 17th for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since July 21, 1897, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Louisville Colonels held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on July 24, 1897.
1,031Reign number
17Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held