Belt game 1,612 · September 7, 1891
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Philadelphia Phillies 6–3 on the road to start reign 695 of the MLB belt, the 24th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Phillies had held it since September 2, 1891, with 2 defenses over 5 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Los Angeles Dodgers on September 10, 1891.
695Reign number
24Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held