Belt game 2,512 · June 22, 1898
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Chicago Orphans 6–5 on the road to start reign 1,077 of the MLB belt, the 158th for the franchise.
Chicago Orphans had held it since June 18, 1898, with 3 defenses over 4 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on June 24, 1898.
1,077Reign number
158Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held