Belt game 2,401 · August 2, 1897
Washington Senators (1892–99) take the belt
Washington Senators (1892–99) beat Boston Beaneaters 9–7 at home to start reign 1,035 of the MLB belt, the 22nd for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since July 28, 1897, with 2 defenses over 5 days.
Washington Senators (1892–99) held it for 0 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on August 2, 1897.
1,035Reign number
22Team's reign
0Defenses
0Days held
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