Belt game 1,116 · May 3, 1888
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat New York Giants 6–2 on the road to start reign 455 of the MLB belt, the 73rd for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since May 1, 1888, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 4 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Detroit Wolverines on May 7, 1888.
455Reign number
73Team's reign
1Defenses
4Days held