Belt game 1,009 · June 4, 1887
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Philadelphia Quakers 3–1 on the road to start reign 414 of the MLB belt, the 66th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Quakers had held it since June 3, 1887, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 4 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Washington Nationals (1886–89) on June 8, 1887.
414Reign number
66Team's reign
1Defenses
4Days held