Belt game 1,278 · June 13, 1889
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Philadelphia Quakers 3–2 at home to start reign 523 of the MLB belt, the 52nd for the franchise.
Philadelphia Quakers had held it since June 11, 1889, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
New York Giants held it for 6 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Cleveland Spiders on June 19, 1889.
523Reign number
52Team's reign
1Defenses
6Days held