Belt game 1,262 · May 24, 1889
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Indianapolis Hoosiers 5–3 at home to start reign 517 of the MLB belt, the 87th for the franchise.
Indianapolis Hoosiers had held it since May 22, 1889, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 12 days and 8 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on June 5, 1889.
517Reign number
87Team's reign
8Defenses
12Days held