Belt game 2,627 · May 5, 1899
Cincinnati Reds take the belt
Cincinnati Reds beat St. Louis Perfectos 5–2 at home to start reign 1,127 of the MLB belt, the 59th for the franchise.
St. Louis Perfectos had held it since May 3, 1899, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Cincinnati Reds held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to St. Louis Cardinals on May 7, 1899.
1,127Reign number
59Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held