Belt game 1,003 · May 27, 1887
Pittsburgh Alleghenys take the belt
Pittsburgh Alleghenys beat Washington Nationals (1886–89) 9–8 on the road to start reign 408 of the MLB belt, the 1st for the franchise.
Washington Nationals (1886–89) had held it since May 23, 1887, with 0 defenses over 4 days.
Pittsburgh Alleghenys held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on May 30, 1887.
408Reign number
1Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held