Belt game 2,495 · June 3, 1898
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Philadelphia Phillies 8–4 on the road to start reign 1,069 of the MLB belt, the 64th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Phillies had held it since May 30, 1898, with 4 defenses over 4 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on June 6, 1898.
1,069Reign number
64Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held