Belt game 1,199 · August 18, 1888
Washington Nationals (1886–89) take the belt
Washington Nationals (1886–89) beat Indianapolis Hoosiers 5–1 at home to start reign 492 of the MLB belt, the 9th for the franchise.
Indianapolis Hoosiers had held it since August 17, 1888, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Washington Nationals (1886–89) held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on August 20, 1888.
492Reign number
9Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held
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