Belt game 1,318 · August 3, 1889
Washington Nationals (1886–89) take the belt
Washington Nationals (1886–89) beat Boston Beaneaters 8–3 at home to start reign 546 of the MLB belt, the 14th for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since August 2, 1889, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Washington Nationals (1886–89) held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Spiders on August 5, 1889.
546Reign number
14Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held
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