Belt game 1,522 · May 12, 1891
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat New York Giants 6–4 at home to start reign 640 of the MLB belt, the 17th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since May 7, 1891, with 3 defenses over 5 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on May 15, 1891.
640Reign number
17Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held