Belt game 2,083 · May 18, 1895
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat New York Giants 7–4 at home to start reign 896 of the MLB belt, the 56th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since May 17, 1895, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 4 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Washington Senators (1892–99) on May 22, 1895.
896Reign number
56Team's reign
2Defenses
4Days held