Belt game 1,875 · August 4, 1893
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Cincinnati Reds 9–5 at home to start reign 811 of the MLB belt, the 41st for the franchise.
Cincinnati Reds had held it since August 3, 1893, with 0 defenses over 1 day.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 6 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Louisville Colonels on August 10, 1893.
811Reign number
41Team's reign
5Defenses
6Days held