Belt game 2,395 · July 24, 1897
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Louisville Colonels 5–2 on the road to start reign 1,032 of the MLB belt, the 153rd for the franchise.
Louisville Colonels had held it since July 23, 1897, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Cardinals on July 26, 1897.
1,032Reign number
153Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held