Belt game 1,125 · May 16, 1888
Chicago White Stockings take the belt
Chicago White Stockings beat Boston Beaneaters 2–1 at home to start reign 462 of the MLB belt, the 60th for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since May 14, 1888, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Chicago White Stockings held it for 5 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on May 21, 1888.
462Reign number
60Team's reign
3Defenses
5Days held