Belt game 1,149 · June 18, 1888
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Chicago White Stockings 9–7 at home to start reign 470 of the MLB belt, the 78th for the franchise.
Chicago White Stockings had held it since June 16, 1888, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on June 20, 1888.
470Reign number
78Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held