Belt game 1,580 · July 27, 1891
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat New York Giants 8–3 at home to start reign 678 of the MLB belt, the 111th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since July 25, 1891, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 7 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Cincinnati Reds on August 3, 1891.
678Reign number
111Team's reign
3Defenses
7Days held