Belt game 1,854 · July 11, 1893
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat New York Giants 12–2 at home to start reign 801 of the MLB belt, the 36th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since July 10, 1893, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 6 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Spiders on July 17, 1893.
801Reign number
36Team's reign
4Defenses
6Days held