Belt game 2,677 · July 5, 1899
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Baltimore Orioles (1892–99) 5–4 on the road to start reign 1,148 of the MLB belt, the 167th for the franchise.
Baltimore Orioles (1892–99) had held it since July 1, 1899, with 3 defenses over 4 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 6 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on July 11, 1899.
1,148Reign number
167Team's reign
3Defenses
6Days held