Belt game 1,239 · October 9, 1888
Detroit Wolverines take the belt
Detroit Wolverines beat Philadelphia Quakers 12–8 on the road to start reign 509 of the MLB belt, the 44th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Quakers had held it since October 1, 1888, with 4 defenses over 8 days.
Detroit Wolverines held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on October 10, 1888.
509Reign number
44Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held
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