Belt game 2,660 · June 14, 1899
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat New York Giants 5–4 on the road to start reign 1,140 of the MLB belt, the 166th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since June 13, 1899, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on June 16, 1899.
1,140Reign number
166Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held