Belt game 1,144 · June 11, 1888
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Detroit Wolverines 14–9 at home to start reign 468 of the MLB belt, the 77th for the franchise.
Detroit Wolverines had held it since June 1, 1888, with 6 defenses over 10 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 5 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on June 16, 1888.
468Reign number
77Team's reign
2Defenses
5Days held