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Belt game 4,209 · August 15, 1909

Chicago Cubs take the belt

Chicago Cubs beat New York Giants 9–0 at home to start reign 1,870 of the MLB belt, the 196th for the franchise.

New York Giants had held it since August 12, 1909, with 3 defenses over 3 days.

Chicago Cubs held it for 10 days and 7 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on August 25, 1909.

1,870Reign number
196Team's reign
7Defenses
10Days held

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