Belt game 1,105 · April 20, 1888
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Philadelphia Quakers 4–3 on the road to start reign 453 of the MLB belt, the 72nd for the franchise.
Philadelphia Quakers had held it since September 19, 1887, with 13 defenses over 214 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 11 days and 8 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on May 1, 1888.
453Reign number
72Team's reign
8Defenses
11Days held