Belt game 1,491 · September 10, 1890
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat New York Giants 8–5 on the road to start reign 626 of the MLB belt, the 104th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since September 5, 1890, with 3 defenses over 5 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on September 12, 1890.
626Reign number
104Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held