Belt game 2,709 · August 16, 1899
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Cincinnati Reds 7–2 at home to start reign 1,162 of the MLB belt, the 128th for the franchise.
Cincinnati Reds had held it since August 15, 1899, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Giants held it for 3 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on August 19, 1899.
1,162Reign number
128Team's reign
3Defenses
3Days held