Belt game 2,353 · June 3, 1897
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Louisville Colonels 6–1 at home to start reign 1,011 of the MLB belt, the 118th for the franchise.
Louisville Colonels had held it since June 2, 1897, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Giants held it for 2 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on June 5, 1897.
1,011Reign number
118Team's reign
2Defenses
2Days held