Belt game 2,468 · May 2, 1898
Brooklyn Bridegrooms take the belt
Brooklyn Bridegrooms beat Philadelphia Phillies 10–9 at home to start reign 1,061 of the MLB belt, the 47th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Phillies had held it since April 30, 1898, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Brooklyn Bridegrooms held it for 7 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on May 9, 1898.
1,061Reign number
47Team's reign
4Defenses
7Days held