Belt game 2,972 · July 19, 1901
Cincinnati Reds take the belt
Cincinnati Reds beat Philadelphia Phillies 6–2 at home to start reign 1,287 of the MLB belt, the 68th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Phillies had held it since July 16, 1901, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Cincinnati Reds held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to St. Louis Cardinals on July 21, 1901.
1,287Reign number
68Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held