Belt game 1,589 · August 8, 1891
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Chicago Colts 4–3 at home to start reign 682 of the MLB belt, the 113th for the franchise.
Chicago Colts had held it since August 6, 1891, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 5 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Spiders on August 13, 1891.
682Reign number
113Team's reign
3Defenses
5Days held