Belt game 1,200 · August 20, 1888
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Washington Nationals (1886–89) 2–0 on the road to start reign 493 of the MLB belt, the 47th for the franchise.
Washington Nationals (1886–89) had held it since August 18, 1888, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
New York Giants held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on August 23, 1888.
493Reign number
47Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held
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