Belt game 1,623 · September 18, 1891
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Pittsburgh Pirates 9–3 at home to start reign 698 of the MLB belt, the 118th for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since September 12, 1891, with 5 defenses over 6 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 15 days and 16 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on October 3, 1891.
698Reign number
118Team's reign
16Defenses
15Days held