Belt game 1,254 · May 11, 1889
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat New York Giants 4–3 at home to start reign 515 of the MLB belt, the 86th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since May 9, 1889, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 11 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Indianapolis Hoosiers on May 22, 1889.
515Reign number
86Team's reign
6Defenses
11Days held