Belt game 4,563 · October 7, 1911
Boston Rustlers take the belt
Boston Rustlers beat New York Giants 5–2 on the road to start reign 2,043 of the MLB belt, the 227th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since September 30, 1911, with 7 defenses over 7 days.
Boston Rustlers held it for 189 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on April 13, 1912.
2,043Reign number
227Team's reign
4Defenses
189Days held