Belt game 1,079 · September 5, 1887
Chicago White Stockings take the belt
Chicago White Stockings beat Detroit Wolverines 11–7 on the road to start reign 448 of the MLB belt, the 59th for the franchise.
Detroit Wolverines had held it since September 3, 1887, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Chicago White Stockings held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Wolverines on September 7, 1887.
448Reign number
59Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held