Belt game 1,617 · September 12, 1891
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Brooklyn Bridegrooms 13–3 on the road to start reign 697 of the MLB belt, the 25th for the franchise.
Brooklyn Bridegrooms had held it since September 10, 1891, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 6 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on September 18, 1891.
697Reign number
25Team's reign
5Defenses
6Days held