Belt game 1,342 · August 30, 1889
Chicago White Stockings take the belt
Chicago White Stockings beat Pittsburgh Alleghenys 9–5 on the road to start reign 558 of the MLB belt, the 69th for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Alleghenys had held it since August 27, 1889, with 3 defenses over 3 days.
Chicago White Stockings held it for 3 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on September 2, 1889.
558Reign number
69Team's reign
3Defenses
3Days held