Belt game 2,529 · July 10, 1898
Cincinnati Reds take the belt
Cincinnati Reds beat Chicago Orphans 11–7 at home to start reign 1,088 of the MLB belt, the 52nd for the franchise.
Chicago Orphans had held it since July 9, 1898, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Cincinnati Reds held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles (1892–99) on July 11, 1898.
1,088Reign number
52Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held