Belt game 1,597 · August 19, 1891
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat New York Giants 9–4 on the road to start reign 686 of the MLB belt, the 115th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since August 18, 1891, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Los Angeles Dodgers on August 21, 1891.
686Reign number
115Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held