Belt game 1,308 · July 22, 1889
Philadelphia Quakers take the belt
Philadelphia Quakers beat New York Giants 10–9 at home to start reign 540 of the MLB belt, the 45th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since July 20, 1889, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Philadelphia Quakers held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on July 25, 1889.
540Reign number
45Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held
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