Belt game 2,517 · June 28, 1898
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Pittsburgh Pirates 6–5 on the road to start reign 1,081 of the MLB belt, the 160th for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since June 27, 1898, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Spiders on June 29, 1898.
1,081Reign number
160Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held