Belt game 3,258 · August 2, 1903
Chicago Cubs take the belt
Chicago Cubs beat Cincinnati Reds 5–0 on the road to start reign 1,427 of the MLB belt, the 143rd for the franchise.
Cincinnati Reds had held it since July 30, 1903, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
Chicago Cubs held it for 6 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on August 8, 1903.
1,427Reign number
143Team's reign
2Defenses
6Days held