Belt game 1,164 · July 7, 1888
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Chicago White Stockings 9–4 on the road to start reign 480 of the MLB belt, the 80th for the franchise.
Chicago White Stockings had held it since July 5, 1888, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on July 10, 1888.
480Reign number
80Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held