Belt game 1,171 · July 16, 1888
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Chicago White Stockings 12–4 on the road to start reign 484 of the MLB belt, the 44th for the franchise.
Chicago White Stockings had held it since July 13, 1888, with 1 defense over 3 days.
New York Giants held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on July 19, 1888.
484Reign number
44Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held