Belt game 1,314 · July 29, 1889
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Philadelphia Quakers 7–6 at home to start reign 543 of the MLB belt, the 91st for the franchise.
Philadelphia Quakers had held it since July 27, 1889, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Washington Nationals (1886–89) on August 1, 1889.
543Reign number
91Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held