San Francisco Giants took the lineal MLB belt on September 21, 2026, beating Minnesota Twins 5–2 at home. It is reign 10,796 in the belt's history and the 517th for the franchise.
Minnesota Twins had held it since September 20, 2026: 1 day and 0 defenses.
San Francisco Giants last held the belt in 2026, 15 days before this one; that reign lasted 1 day with 0 defenses.
The reign lasted 1 day and 0 defenses, ending September 22, 2026 against Minnesota Twins.
The game
Giants Capture Belt with 5-2 Victory Over Twins The San Francisco Giants seized the lineal championship belt with a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins at Oracle Park. The Giants built their advantage early, plating two runs in the first inning and adding two more in the second to take command of the game.