Belt game 1,850 · July 6, 1893
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Boston Beaneaters 10–9 at home to start reign 799 of the MLB belt, the 35th for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since July 4, 1893, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 4 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on July 10, 1893.
799Reign number
35Team's reign
2Defenses
4Days held