Belt game 1,153 · June 22, 1888
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Boston Beaneaters 2–1 on the road to start reign 473 of the MLB belt, the 42nd for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since June 21, 1888, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Giants held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on June 25, 1888.
473Reign number
42Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held