Belt game 820 · August 20, 1885
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Philadelphia Quakers 7–1 on the road to start reign 342 of the MLB belt, the 18th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Quakers had held it since August 19, 1885, with 0 defenses over 1 day.
New York Giants held it for 16 days and 10 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on September 5, 1885.
342Reign number
18Team's reign
10Defenses
16Days held