Belt game 2,350 · May 31, 1897
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Pittsburgh Pirates 10–2 at home to start reign 1,009 of the MLB belt, the 117th for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since May 29, 1897, with 1 defense over 2 days.
New York Giants held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Louisville Colonels on June 2, 1897.
1,009Reign number
117Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held