Belt game 1,041 · July 15, 1887
Philadelphia Quakers take the belt
Philadelphia Quakers beat Detroit Wolverines 5–2 at home to start reign 430 of the MLB belt, the 27th for the franchise.
Detroit Wolverines had held it since July 14, 1887, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Philadelphia Quakers held it for 7 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on July 22, 1887.
430Reign number
27Team's reign
4Defenses
7Days held
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