Belt game 2,992 · August 18, 1901
Cincinnati Reds take the belt
Cincinnati Reds beat Pittsburgh Pirates 5–4 at home to start reign 1,300 of the MLB belt, the 70th for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since August 11, 1901, with 1 defense over 7 days.
Cincinnati Reds held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on August 21, 1901.
1,300Reign number
70Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held