Belt game 1,244 · April 29, 1889
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Philadelphia Quakers 8–3 on the road to start reign 511 of the MLB belt, the 84th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Quakers had held it since October 10, 1888, with 3 defenses over 201 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on April 30, 1889.
511Reign number
84Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held