Belt game 1,601 · August 24, 1891
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Boston Beaneaters 6–3 at home to start reign 689 of the MLB belt, the 21st for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since August 22, 1891, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on August 25, 1891.
689Reign number
21Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held