Belt game 3,579 · August 19, 1905
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Cincinnati Reds 5–1 at home to start reign 1,581 of the MLB belt, the 208th for the franchise.
Cincinnati Reds had held it since August 18, 1905, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to St. Louis Cardinals on August 22, 1905.
1,581Reign number
208Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held