Belt game 2,352 · June 2, 1897
Louisville Colonels take the belt
Louisville Colonels beat New York Giants 7–4 on the road to start reign 1,010 of the MLB belt, the 16th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since May 31, 1897, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Louisville Colonels held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on June 3, 1897.
1,010Reign number
16Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held