Belt game 1,169 · July 13, 1888
Chicago White Stockings take the belt
Chicago White Stockings beat Washington Nationals (1886–89) 9–0 at home to start reign 483 of the MLB belt, the 66th for the franchise.
Washington Nationals (1886–89) had held it since July 12, 1888, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Chicago White Stockings held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on July 16, 1888.
483Reign number
66Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held