Belt game 1,327 · August 15, 1889
Pittsburgh Alleghenys take the belt
Pittsburgh Alleghenys beat New York Giants 9–2 at home to start reign 553 of the MLB belt, the 12th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since August 12, 1889, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
Pittsburgh Alleghenys held it for 8 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on August 23, 1889.
553Reign number
12Team's reign
6Defenses
8Days held