Belt game 1,226 · September 22, 1888
Detroit Wolverines take the belt
Detroit Wolverines beat New York Giants 6–3 at home to start reign 504 of the MLB belt, the 42nd for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since September 20, 1888, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Detroit Wolverines held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on September 24, 1888.
504Reign number
42Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held