Belt game 1,735 · August 8, 1892
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Cleveland Spiders 6–3 at home to start reign 738 of the MLB belt, the 29th for the franchise.
Cleveland Spiders had held it since July 28, 1892, with 7 defenses over 11 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 5 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Cincinnati Reds on August 13, 1892.
738Reign number
29Team's reign
4Defenses
5Days held