Belt game 1,203 · August 24, 1888
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Philadelphia Quakers 6–5 on the road to start reign 495 of the MLB belt, the 48th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Quakers had held it since August 23, 1888, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Giants held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on August 27, 1888.
495Reign number
48Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held