Belt game 1,252 · May 9, 1889
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Boston Beaneaters 10–9 on the road to start reign 514 of the MLB belt, the 51st for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since May 2, 1889, with 4 defenses over 7 days.
New York Giants held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on May 11, 1889.
514Reign number
51Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held