Belt game 1,174 · July 20, 1888
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Philadelphia Quakers 7–6 on the road to start reign 486 of the MLB belt, the 45th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Quakers had held it since July 19, 1888, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Giants held it for 10 days and 7 defenses, then lost it to Washington Nationals (1886–89) on July 30, 1888.
486Reign number
45Team's reign
7Defenses
10Days held