Belt game 1,469 · August 16, 1890
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat New York Giants 14–6 at home to start reign 618 of the MLB belt, the 102nd for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since August 14, 1890, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 4 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on August 20, 1890.
618Reign number
102Team's reign
2Defenses
4Days held