Belt game 1,018 · June 16, 1887
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat New York Giants 12–5 at home to start reign 419 of the MLB belt, the 67th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since June 14, 1887, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 1 days and 1 defense, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on June 17, 1887.
419Reign number
67Team's reign
1Defenses
1Days held