The MLB Belt · reign 1,094
Cincinnati Reds
Took the belt from Washington Senators (1892–99), 12–6, on July 21, 1898. Lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates, 3–2, on July 26, 1898.
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55thReign for the franchise
Every game of the reign
| Belt game | Date | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,538 | Jul 21, 1898 | Cincinnati Reds beat Washington Senators (1892–99) 12–6 | Title change |
| 2,539 | Jul 21, 1898 | Cincinnati Reds beat Washington Senators (1892–99) 7–4 | Defense |
| 2,540 | Jul 22, 1898 | Cincinnati Reds beat Washington Senators (1892–99) 5–1 | Defense |
| 2,541 | Jul 23, 1898 | Cincinnati Reds beat Pittsburgh Pirates 3–2 | Defense |
| 2,542 | Jul 24, 1898 | Cincinnati Reds beat Pittsburgh Pirates 6–5 | Defense |
| 2,543 | Jul 26, 1898 | Cincinnati Reds beat Pittsburgh Pirates 6–3 | Defense |
| 2,544 | Jul 26, 1898 | Pittsburgh Pirates beat Cincinnati Reds 3–2 | Title change |