Belt game 1,234 · October 1, 1888
Philadelphia Quakers take the belt
Philadelphia Quakers beat Pittsburgh Alleghenys 8–3 at home to start reign 508 of the MLB belt, the 38th for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Alleghenys had held it since September 25, 1888, with 4 defenses over 6 days.
Philadelphia Quakers held it for 8 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Wolverines on October 9, 1888.
508Reign number
38Team's reign
4Defenses
8Days held
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