Belt game 3,389 · July 19, 1904
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat New York Giants 2–1 at home to start reign 1,496 of the MLB belt, the 111th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since July 15, 1904, with 2 defenses over 4 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 4 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Los Angeles Dodgers on July 23, 1904.
1,496Reign number
111Team's reign
2Defenses
4Days held