Belt game 1,048 · July 25, 1887
Pittsburgh Alleghenys take the belt
Pittsburgh Alleghenys beat Indianapolis Hoosiers 7–6 at home to start reign 433 of the MLB belt, the 5th for the franchise.
Indianapolis Hoosiers had held it since July 23, 1887, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Pittsburgh Alleghenys held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Indianapolis Hoosiers on July 27, 1887.
433Reign number
5Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held