Belt game 4,686 · September 1, 1912
Cincinnati Reds take the belt
Cincinnati Reds beat Pittsburgh Pirates 2–1 at home to start reign 2,096 of the MLB belt, the 162nd for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since August 30, 1912, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Cincinnati Reds held it for 3 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Cardinals on September 4, 1912.
2,096Reign number
162Team's reign
4Defenses
3Days held