Belt game 1,304 · July 17, 1889
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Chicago White Stockings 8–3 at home to start reign 537 of the MLB belt, the 55th for the franchise.
Chicago White Stockings had held it since July 16, 1889, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Giants held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Indianapolis Hoosiers on July 19, 1889.
537Reign number
55Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held