Belt game 1,338 · August 27, 1889
Pittsburgh Alleghenys take the belt
Pittsburgh Alleghenys beat Indianapolis Hoosiers 8–3 at home to start reign 557 of the MLB belt, the 14th for the franchise.
Indianapolis Hoosiers had held it since August 26, 1889, with 1 defense over 1 days.
Pittsburgh Alleghenys held it for 3 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on August 30, 1889.
557Reign number
14Team's reign
3Defenses
3Days held