Belt game 1,349 · September 5, 1889
Washington Nationals (1886–89) take the belt
Washington Nationals (1886–89) beat Chicago White Stockings 4–1 at home to start reign 561 of the MLB belt, the 16th for the franchise.
Chicago White Stockings had held it since September 3, 1889, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Washington Nationals (1886–89) held it for 5 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Indianapolis Hoosiers on September 10, 1889.
561Reign number
16Team's reign
3Defenses
5Days held
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