Belt game 1,114 · May 1, 1888
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Boston Beaneaters 6–1 at home to start reign 454 of the MLB belt, the 40th for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since April 20, 1888, with 8 defenses over 11 days.
New York Giants held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on May 3, 1888.
454Reign number
40Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held