Belt game 1,020 · June 17, 1887
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Boston Beaneaters 6–1 on the road to start reign 420 of the MLB belt, the 35th for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since June 16, 1887, with 1 defense over 1 days.
New York Giants held it for 6 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on June 23, 1887.
420Reign number
35Team's reign
2Defenses
6Days held