Belt game 4,615 · June 18, 1912
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat New York Giants 7–2 on the road to start reign 2,059 of the MLB belt, the 163rd for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since June 17, 1912, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 2 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Cincinnati Reds on June 20, 1912.
2,059Reign number
163Team's reign
2Defenses
2Days held