Belt game 1,196 · August 15, 1888
Washington Nationals (1886–89) take the belt
Washington Nationals (1886–89) beat Pittsburgh Alleghenys 7–2 at home to start reign 490 of the MLB belt, the 8th for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Alleghenys had held it since August 11, 1888, with 2 defenses over 4 days.
Washington Nationals (1886–89) held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Indianapolis Hoosiers on August 17, 1888.
490Reign number
8Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held
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