Belt game 2,861 · August 31, 1900
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat New York Giants 5–3 at home to start reign 1,240 of the MLB belt, the 180th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since August 30, 1900, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on September 3, 1900.
1,240Reign number
180Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held