Belt game 2,371 · June 28, 1897
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Baltimore Orioles (1892–99) 4–2 at home to start reign 1,019 of the MLB belt, the 120th for the franchise.
Baltimore Orioles (1892–99) had held it since June 26, 1897, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
New York Giants held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles (1892–99) on June 30, 1897.
1,019Reign number
120Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held