Belt game 1,118 · May 7, 1888
Detroit Wolverines take the belt
Detroit Wolverines beat Boston Beaneaters 8–3 at home to start reign 456 of the MLB belt, the 37th for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since May 3, 1888, with 1 defense over 4 days.
Detroit Wolverines held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on May 9, 1888.
456Reign number
37Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held