Belt game 1,036 · July 8, 1887
Detroit Wolverines take the belt
Detroit Wolverines beat New York Giants 8–6 on the road to start reign 427 of the MLB belt, the 31st for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since July 7, 1887, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Detroit Wolverines held it for 4 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on July 12, 1887.
427Reign number
31Team's reign
1Defenses
4Days held