Belt game 2,616 · April 17, 1899
Louisville Colonels take the belt
Louisville Colonels beat Chicago Orphans 8–0 at home to start reign 1,121 of the MLB belt, the 22nd for the franchise.
Chicago Orphans had held it since October 4, 1898, with 7 defenses over 195 days.
Louisville Colonels held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on April 19, 1899.
1,121Reign number
22Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held