Belt game 2,451 · September 22, 1897
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Baltimore Orioles (1892–99) 6–4 at home to start reign 1,048 of the MLB belt, the 123rd for the franchise.
Baltimore Orioles (1892–99) had held it since September 21, 1897, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Giants held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Washington Senators (1892–99) on September 24, 1897.
1,048Reign number
123Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held