Belt game 2,989 · August 9, 1901
Chicago Orphans take the belt
Chicago Orphans beat Pittsburgh Pirates 4–1 on the road to start reign 1,298 of the MLB belt, the 131st for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since August 6, 1901, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
Chicago Orphans held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on August 11, 1901.
1,298Reign number
131Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held