Belt game 1,209 · August 31, 1888
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Boston Beaneaters 10–4 on the road to start reign 497 of the MLB belt, the 49th for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since August 27, 1888, with 3 defenses over 4 days.
New York Giants held it for 10 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Indianapolis Hoosiers on September 10, 1888.
497Reign number
49Team's reign
6Defenses
10Days held