Belt game 1,324 · August 12, 1889
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Cleveland Spiders 4–3 on the road to start reign 552 of the MLB belt, the 57th for the franchise.
Cleveland Spiders had held it since August 10, 1889, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
New York Giants held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on August 15, 1889.
552Reign number
57Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held