Belt game 1,023 · June 23, 1887
Pittsburgh Alleghenys take the belt
Pittsburgh Alleghenys beat New York Giants 2–1 at home to start reign 421 of the MLB belt, the 3rd for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since June 17, 1887, with 2 defenses over 6 days.
Pittsburgh Alleghenys held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on June 24, 1887.
421Reign number
3Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held