Belt game 1,563 · July 1, 1891
Philadelphia Phillies take the belt
Philadelphia Phillies beat New York Giants 4–2 at home to start reign 665 of the MLB belt, the 70th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since June 29, 1891, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Philadelphia Phillies held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Spiders on July 4, 1891.
665Reign number
70Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held
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