Belt game 604 · August 30, 1883
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat New York Gothams 5–3 on the road to start reign 262 of the MLB belt, the 42nd for the franchise.
New York Gothams had held it since August 22, 1883, with 3 defenses over 8 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 7 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Providence Grays on September 6, 1883.
262Reign number
42Team's reign
3Defenses
7Days held