Belt game 1,205 · August 27, 1888
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat New York Giants 4–2 on the road to start reign 496 of the MLB belt, the 81st for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since August 24, 1888, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 4 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on August 31, 1888.
496Reign number
81Team's reign
3Defenses
4Days held