Belt game 1,615 · September 10, 1891
Brooklyn Bridegrooms take the belt
Brooklyn Bridegrooms beat Pittsburgh Pirates 4–3 at home to start reign 696 of the MLB belt, the 22nd for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since September 7, 1891, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
Brooklyn Bridegrooms held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on September 12, 1891.
696Reign number
22Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held