Belt game 1,223 · September 19, 1888
Detroit Wolverines take the belt
Detroit Wolverines beat Boston Beaneaters 2–0 at home to start reign 502 of the MLB belt, the 41st for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since September 18, 1888, with 1 defense over 1 days.
Detroit Wolverines held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on September 20, 1888.
502Reign number
41Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held