Belt game 2,290 · August 22, 1896
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Boston Beaneaters 8–4 on the road to start reign 985 of the MLB belt, the 62nd for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since August 20, 1896, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on August 24, 1896.
985Reign number
62Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held