Belt game 4,155 · June 18, 1909
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat New York Giants 3–2 at home to start reign 1,846 of the MLB belt, the 140th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since June 16, 1909, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 9 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Cardinals on June 27, 1909.
1,846Reign number
140Team's reign
5Defenses
9Days held