Chapman and Brooklyn manager Bill McGunnigle agreed that the October 28 game would be the last one held, although it was stated that if Louisville won the game and tied the series that they would meet again in the following spring to determine the true winner. Louisville won 6–2, but the agreement between the AA and the NL floundered in the winter, meaning that no true winner of the 1890 Series was awarded that year.
Chapman and Brooklyn manager Bill McGunnigle agreed that the October 28 game would be the final one played, with the stipulation that if Louisville won the game and tied the series they would have a rematch in the spring to determine the true champion. However, Louisville emerged victorious with a score of 6–2, but the agreement between the AA and NL ultimately failed during the winter months, resulting in no official winner for the 1890 Series being declared.