Belt game 2,490 · May 30, 1898
Philadelphia Phillies take the belt
Philadelphia Phillies beat Louisville Colonels 6–1 at home to start reign 1,068 of the MLB belt, the 99th for the franchise.
Louisville Colonels had held it since May 27, 1898, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Philadelphia Phillies held it for 4 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on June 3, 1898.
1,068Reign number
99Team's reign
4Defenses
4Days held
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