Belt game 1,346 · September 2, 1889
Philadelphia Quakers take the belt
Philadelphia Quakers beat Chicago White Stockings 3–2 at home to start reign 559 of the MLB belt, the 48th for the franchise.
Chicago White Stockings had held it since August 30, 1889, with 3 defenses over 3 days.
Philadelphia Quakers held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on September 3, 1889.
559Reign number
48Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held