Belt game 2,252 · July 4, 1896
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Baltimore Orioles (1892–99) 7–2 at home to start reign 970 of the MLB belt, the 110th for the franchise.
Baltimore Orioles (1892–99) had held it since June 27, 1896, with 5 defenses over 7 days.
New York Giants held it for 5 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on July 9, 1896.
970Reign number
110Team's reign
3Defenses
5Days held