Belt game 2,538 · July 21, 1898
Cincinnati Reds take the belt
Cincinnati Reds beat Washington Senators (1892–99) 12–6 on the road to start reign 1,094 of the MLB belt, the 55th for the franchise.
Washington Senators (1892–99) had held it since July 20, 1898, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Cincinnati Reds held it for 5 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on July 26, 1898.
1,094Reign number
55Team's reign
5Defenses
5Days held