Belt game 2,599 · September 23, 1898
Chicago Orphans take the belt
Chicago Orphans beat Baltimore Orioles (1892–99) 2–0 on the road to start reign 1,116 of the MLB belt, the 114th for the franchise.
Baltimore Orioles (1892–99) had held it since September 17, 1898, with 5 defenses over 6 days.
Chicago Orphans held it for 5 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Louisville Colonels on September 28, 1898.
1,116Reign number
114Team's reign
3Defenses
5Days held