Belt game 1,016 · June 14, 1887
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Philadelphia Quakers 5–2 at home to start reign 418 of the MLB belt, the 34th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Quakers had held it since June 13, 1887, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Giants held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on June 16, 1887.
418Reign number
34Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held