Belt game 2,526 · July 7, 1898
Cincinnati Reds take the belt
Cincinnati Reds beat Chicago Orphans 7–5 on the road to start reign 1,086 of the MLB belt, the 51st for the franchise.
Chicago Orphans had held it since July 4, 1898, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
Cincinnati Reds held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on July 9, 1898.
1,086Reign number
51Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held