Belt game 1,193 · August 11, 1888
Pittsburgh Alleghenys take the belt
Pittsburgh Alleghenys beat New York Giants 3–2 on the road to start reign 489 of the MLB belt, the 9th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since July 31, 1888, with 9 defenses over 11 days.
Pittsburgh Alleghenys held it for 4 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Washington Nationals (1886–89) on August 15, 1888.
489Reign number
9Team's reign
2Defenses
4Days held