Belt game 637 · May 16, 1884
Detroit Wolverines take the belt
Detroit Wolverines beat Boston Beaneaters 4–2 on the road to start reign 269 of the MLB belt, the 8th for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since May 7, 1884, with 6 defenses over 9 days.
Detroit Wolverines held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Providence Grays on May 17, 1884.
269Reign number
8Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held