Belt game 1,067 · August 19, 1887
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Philadelphia Quakers 10–8 on the road to start reign 442 of the MLB belt, the 38th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Quakers had held it since August 11, 1887, with 5 defenses over 8 days.
New York Giants held it for 5 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on August 24, 1887.
442Reign number
38Team's reign
2Defenses
5Days held