Belt game 2,707 · August 14, 1899
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Cincinnati Reds 8–3 at home to start reign 1,160 of the MLB belt, the 169th for the franchise.
Cincinnati Reds had held it since July 31, 1899, with 9 defenses over 14 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Cincinnati Reds on August 15, 1899.
1,160Reign number
169Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held