Belt game 1,518 · May 7, 1891
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Boston Beaneaters 9–8 on the road to start reign 639 of the MLB belt, the 72nd for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since May 6, 1891, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Giants held it for 5 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on May 12, 1891.
639Reign number
72Team's reign
3Defenses
5Days held