Belt game 1,157 · June 27, 1888
Philadelphia Quakers take the belt
Philadelphia Quakers beat New York Giants 5–4 at home to start reign 476 of the MLB belt, the 34th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since June 26, 1888, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Philadelphia Quakers held it for 7 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on July 4, 1888.
476Reign number
34Team's reign
3Defenses
7Days held
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