Belt game 4,256 · September 30, 1909
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat New York Giants 9–1 at home to start reign 1,885 of the MLB belt, the 147th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since September 27, 1909, with 3 defenses over 3 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on October 2, 1909.
1,885Reign number
147Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held