Belt game 2,697 · July 31, 1899
Cincinnati Reds take the belt
Cincinnati Reds beat Brooklyn Superbas 4–3 at home to start reign 1,159 of the MLB belt, the 62nd for the franchise.
Brooklyn Superbas had held it since July 29, 1899, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Cincinnati Reds held it for 14 days and 9 defenses, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on August 14, 1899.
1,159Reign number
62Team's reign
9Defenses
14Days held