Belt game 2,717 · August 24, 1899
St. Louis Perfectos take the belt
St. Louis Perfectos beat Philadelphia Phillies 5–0 at home to start reign 1,166 of the MLB belt, the 24th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Phillies had held it since August 21, 1899, with 1 defense over 3 days.
St. Louis Perfectos held it for 2 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on August 26, 1899.
1,166Reign number
24Team's reign
2Defenses
2Days held
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