Belt game 2,734 · September 11, 1899
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat St. Louis Perfectos 5–2 at home to start reign 1,174 of the MLB belt, the 170th for the franchise.
St. Louis Perfectos had held it since September 8, 1899, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Cardinals on September 14, 1899.
1,174Reign number
170Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held