Belt game 1,370 · October 2, 1889
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Pittsburgh Alleghenys 6–3 on the road to start reign 568 of the MLB belt, the 58th for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Alleghenys had held it since September 20, 1889, with 9 defenses over 12 days.
New York Giants held it for 199 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on April 19, 1890.
568Reign number
58Team's reign
3Defenses
199Days held