Belt game 1,166 · July 10, 1888
Chicago White Stockings take the belt
Chicago White Stockings beat Boston Beaneaters 6–1 at home to start reign 481 of the MLB belt, the 65th for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since July 7, 1888, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Chicago White Stockings held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Washington Nationals (1886–89) on July 12, 1888.
481Reign number
65Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held