Belt game 1,070 · August 24, 1887
Pittsburgh Alleghenys take the belt
Pittsburgh Alleghenys beat New York Giants 2–1 on the road to start reign 443 of the MLB belt, the 6th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since August 19, 1887, with 2 defenses over 5 days.
Pittsburgh Alleghenys held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on August 25, 1887.
443Reign number
6Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held