Belt game 4,217 · August 25, 1909
Philadelphia Phillies take the belt
Philadelphia Phillies beat Chicago Cubs 4–2 at home to start reign 1,871 of the MLB belt, the 167th for the franchise.
Chicago Cubs had held it since August 15, 1909, with 7 defenses over 10 days.
Philadelphia Phillies held it for 7 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Cincinnati Reds on September 1, 1909.
1,871Reign number
167Team's reign
6Defenses
7Days held