Belt game 1,608 · September 1, 1891
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Philadelphia Phillies 8–4 at home to start reign 693 of the MLB belt, the 23rd for the franchise.
Philadelphia Phillies had held it since August 31, 1891, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on September 2, 1891.
693Reign number
23Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held