Belt game 1,002 · May 23, 1887
Washington Nationals (1886–89) take the belt
Washington Nationals (1886–89) beat Detroit Wolverines 7–6 at home to start reign 407 of the MLB belt, the 3rd for the franchise.
Detroit Wolverines had held it since May 16, 1887, with 5 defenses over 7 days.
Washington Nationals (1886–89) held it for 4 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on May 27, 1887.
407Reign number
3Team's reign
0Defenses
4Days held
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