Belt game 2,656 · June 8, 1899
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Louisville Colonels 7–5 at home to start reign 1,138 of the MLB belt, the 165th for the franchise.
Louisville Colonels had held it since June 7, 1899, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 5 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on June 13, 1899.
1,138Reign number
165Team's reign
2Defenses
5Days held