Belt game 2,373 · June 30, 1897
Baltimore Orioles (1892–99) take the belt
Baltimore Orioles (1892–99) beat New York Giants 8–3 on the road to start reign 1,020 of the MLB belt, the 17th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since June 28, 1897, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Baltimore Orioles (1892–99) held it for 4 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Cincinnati Reds on July 4, 1897.
1,020Reign number
17Team's reign
2Defenses
4Days held
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