Belt game 3,731 · August 20, 1906
Chicago Cubs take the belt
Chicago Cubs beat New York Giants 3–0 at home to start reign 1,647 of the MLB belt, the 178th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since August 19, 1906, with 0 defenses over 1 day.
Chicago Cubs held it for 13 days and 13 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Cardinals on September 2, 1906.
1,647Reign number
178Team's reign
13Defenses
13Days held