Belt game 2,515 · June 25, 1898
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Pittsburgh Pirates 2–0 on the road to start reign 1,079 of the MLB belt, the 159th for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since June 24, 1898, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on June 27, 1898.
1,079Reign number
159Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held