Belt game 1,299 · July 11, 1889
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Cleveland Spiders 9–1 at home to start reign 535 of the MLB belt, the 54th for the franchise.
Cleveland Spiders had held it since July 10, 1889, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Giants held it for 5 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on July 16, 1889.
535Reign number
54Team's reign
3Defenses
5Days held