Belt game 3,173 · October 4, 1902
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Boston Beaneaters 5–1 on the road to start reign 1,379 of the MLB belt, the 149th for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since September 30, 1902, with 4 defenses over 4 days.
New York Giants held it for 195 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Los Angeles Dodgers on April 17, 1903.
1,379Reign number
149Team's reign
0Defenses
195Days held