Belt game 1,137 · June 1, 1888
Detroit Wolverines take the belt
Detroit Wolverines beat Philadelphia Quakers 4–2 on the road to start reign 467 of the MLB belt, the 39th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Quakers had held it since May 30, 1888, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Detroit Wolverines held it for 10 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on June 11, 1888.
467Reign number
39Team's reign
6Defenses
10Days held
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