Belt game 1,274 · June 8, 1889
Washington Nationals (1886–89) take the belt
Washington Nationals (1886–89) beat Philadelphia Quakers 7–5 on the road to start reign 519 of the MLB belt, the 10th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Quakers had held it since June 5, 1889, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
Washington Nationals (1886–89) held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on June 10, 1889.
519Reign number
10Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held
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