Belt game 1,221 · September 18, 1888
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Detroit Wolverines 12–2 on the road to start reign 501 of the MLB belt, the 83rd for the franchise.
Detroit Wolverines had held it since September 17, 1888, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 1 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Detroit Wolverines on September 19, 1888.
501Reign number
83Team's reign
1Defenses
1Days held