Belt game 1,949 · May 16, 1894
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Chicago Colts 2–0 at home to start reign 840 of the MLB belt, the 44th for the franchise.
Chicago Colts had held it since May 15, 1894, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 6 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on May 22, 1894.
840Reign number
44Team's reign
1Defenses
6Days held