Belt game 572 · July 4, 1883
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Philadelphia Quakers 17–8 on the road to start reign 249 of the MLB belt, the 39th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Quakers had held it since July 4, 1883, with 0 defenses over 0 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 9 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Wolverines on July 13, 1883.
249Reign number
39Team's reign
4Defenses
9Days held