Belt game 4,173 · July 9, 1909
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat New York Giants 9–5 on the road to start reign 1,856 of the MLB belt, the 144th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since July 8, 1909, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on July 12, 1909.
1,856Reign number
144Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held