Belt game 1,224 · September 20, 1888
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Detroit Wolverines 5–4 on the road to start reign 503 of the MLB belt, the 50th for the franchise.
Detroit Wolverines had held it since September 19, 1888, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Giants held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Detroit Wolverines on September 22, 1888.
503Reign number
50Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held
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