Belt game 859 · May 5, 1886
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Philadelphia Quakers 4–2 on the road to start reign 353 of the MLB belt, the 23rd for the franchise.
Philadelphia Quakers had held it since May 3, 1886, with 1 defense over 2 days.
New York Giants held it for 5 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Wolverines on May 10, 1886.
353Reign number
23Team's reign
2Defenses
5Days held