Belt game 587 · July 31, 1883

Boston Beaneaters take the belt

Boston Beaneaters beat Cleveland Blues (1879–84) 8–4 on the road to start reign 255 of the MLB belt, the 40th for the franchise.

Cleveland Blues (1879–84) had held it since July 30, 1883, with 0 defenses over 1 day.

Boston Beaneaters held it for 11 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Providence Grays on August 11, 1883.

255Reign number

40Team's reign

6Defenses

11Days held

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