Belt game 1,073 · August 29, 1887
Detroit Wolverines take the belt
Detroit Wolverines beat Boston Beaneaters 16–2 on the road to start reign 445 of the MLB belt, the 33rd for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since August 25, 1887, with 1 defense over 4 days.
Detroit Wolverines held it for 4 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on September 2, 1887.
445Reign number
33Team's reign
3Defenses
4Days held