Belt game 9,701 · July 17, 1945
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Chicago Cubs 2–1 on the road to start reign 4,470 of the MLB belt, the 255th for the franchise.
Chicago Cubs had held it since July 13, 1945, with 4 defenses over 4 days.
New York Giants held it for 2 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on July 19, 1945.
4,470Reign number
255Team's reign
2Defenses
2Days held