Belt game 1,555 · June 20, 1891
Brooklyn Bridegrooms take the belt
Brooklyn Bridegrooms beat Boston Beaneaters 6–5 on the road to start reign 659 of the MLB belt, the 16th for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since June 17, 1891, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
Brooklyn Bridegrooms held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on June 23, 1891.
659Reign number
16Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held