Belt game 1,147 · June 16, 1888
Chicago White Stockings take the belt
Chicago White Stockings beat Boston Beaneaters 3–2 on the road to start reign 469 of the MLB belt, the 62nd for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since June 11, 1888, with 2 defenses over 5 days.
Chicago White Stockings held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on June 18, 1888.
469Reign number
62Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held