Belt game 1,596 · August 18, 1891
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Boston Beaneaters 7–3 at home to start reign 685 of the MLB belt, the 78th for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since August 14, 1891, with 1 defense over 4 days.
New York Giants held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on August 19, 1891.
685Reign number
78Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held