Belt game 1,071 · August 25, 1887
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Pittsburgh Alleghenys 9–8 at home to start reign 444 of the MLB belt, the 70th for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Alleghenys had held it since August 24, 1887, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 4 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Detroit Wolverines on August 29, 1887.
444Reign number
70Team's reign
1Defenses
4Days held