Belt game 1,040 · July 14, 1887
Detroit Wolverines take the belt
Detroit Wolverines beat Boston Beaneaters 7–4 on the road to start reign 429 of the MLB belt, the 32nd for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since July 12, 1887, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Detroit Wolverines held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on July 15, 1887.
429Reign number
32Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held