Belt game 2,834 · July 23, 1900
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat St. Louis Cardinals 5–4 at home to start reign 1,224 of the MLB belt, the 175th for the franchise.
St. Louis Cardinals had held it since July 21, 1900, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 5 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on July 28, 1900.
1,224Reign number
175Team's reign
3Defenses
5Days held