Belt game 3,497 · May 18, 1905
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat New York Giants 7–2 on the road to start reign 1,544 of the MLB belt, the 123rd for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since May 13, 1905, with 3 defenses over 5 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on May 19, 1905.
1,544Reign number
123Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held