Belt game 2,319 · September 24, 1896
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Baltimore Orioles (1892–99) 8–3 at home to start reign 997 of the MLB belt, the 114th for the franchise.
Baltimore Orioles (1892–99) had held it since September 18, 1896, with 3 defenses over 6 days.
New York Giants held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles (1892–99) on September 25, 1896.
997Reign number
114Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held