Belt game 4,180 · July 15, 1909
Brooklyn Superbas take the belt
Brooklyn Superbas beat Pittsburgh Pirates 5–1 at home to start reign 1,859 of the MLB belt, the 129th for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since July 12, 1909, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
Brooklyn Superbas held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on July 17, 1909.
1,859Reign number
129Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held