Belt game 2,330 · May 3, 1897
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Washington Senators (1892–99) 9–0 (forfeit) on the road to start reign 1,003 of the MLB belt, the 116th for the franchise.
Washington Senators (1892–99) had held it since April 29, 1897, with 1 defense over 4 days.
New York Giants held it for 7 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Louisville Colonels on May 10, 1897.
1,003Reign number
116Team's reign
4Defenses
7Days held