Belt game 849 · October 3, 1885
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Chicago White Stockings 12–8 on the road to start reign 349 of the MLB belt, the 21st for the franchise.
Chicago White Stockings had held it since September 29, 1885, with 2 defenses over 4 days.
New York Giants held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Maroons on October 6, 1885.
349Reign number
21Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held