Belt game 1,247 · May 2, 1889
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Philadelphia Quakers 5–4 on the road to start reign 513 of the MLB belt, the 85th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Quakers had held it since April 30, 1889, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 7 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on May 9, 1889.
513Reign number
85Team's reign
4Defenses
7Days held