Belt game 1,123 · May 14, 1888
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Pittsburgh Alleghenys 6–5 on the road to start reign 461 of the MLB belt, the 76th for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Alleghenys had held it since May 12, 1888, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on May 16, 1888.
461Reign number
76Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held