Belt game 10,373 · September 6, 1949
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Philadelphia Phillies 4–1 at home to start reign 4,794 of the MLB belt, the 297th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Phillies had held it since September 2, 1949, with 6 defenses over 4 days.
New York Giants held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Los Angeles Dodgers on September 8, 1949.
4,794Reign number
297Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held