Belt game 1,038 · July 12, 1887
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Detroit Wolverines 15–3 at home to start reign 428 of the MLB belt, the 68th for the franchise.
Detroit Wolverines had held it since July 8, 1887, with 1 defense over 4 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Detroit Wolverines on July 14, 1887.
428Reign number
68Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held