Belt game 1,057 · August 6, 1887
Philadelphia Quakers take the belt
Philadelphia Quakers beat Indianapolis Hoosiers 5–0 on the road to start reign 439 of the MLB belt, the 28th for the franchise.
Indianapolis Hoosiers had held it since August 3, 1887, with 0 defenses over 3 days.
Philadelphia Quakers held it for 4 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on August 10, 1887.
439Reign number
28Team's reign
2Defenses
4Days held
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