Belt game 2,473 · May 9, 1898
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Brooklyn Bridegrooms 3–1 at home to start reign 1,062 of the MLB belt, the 125th for the franchise.
Brooklyn Bridegrooms had held it since May 2, 1898, with 4 defenses over 7 days.
New York Giants held it for 11 days and 7 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Cardinals on May 20, 1898.
1,062Reign number
125Team's reign
7Defenses
11Days held