Belt game 2,348 · May 29, 1897
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Brooklyn Bridegrooms 5–4 at home to start reign 1,008 of the MLB belt, the 63rd for the franchise.
Brooklyn Bridegrooms had held it since May 23, 1897, with 3 defenses over 6 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on May 31, 1897.
1,008Reign number
63Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held