Belt game 1,307 · July 20, 1889
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Indianapolis Hoosiers 8–5 at home to start reign 539 of the MLB belt, the 56th for the franchise.
Indianapolis Hoosiers had held it since July 19, 1889, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Giants held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on July 22, 1889.
539Reign number
56Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held