Belt game 1,311 · July 25, 1889
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Philadelphia Quakers 6–5 on the road to start reign 541 of the MLB belt, the 90th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Quakers had held it since July 22, 1889, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on July 27, 1889.
541Reign number
90Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held