Belt game 1,119 · May 9, 1888
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Detroit Wolverines 13–6 on the road to start reign 457 of the MLB belt, the 74th for the franchise.
Detroit Wolverines had held it since May 7, 1888, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on May 10, 1888.
457Reign number
74Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held