Belt game 650 · May 31, 1884
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat New York Gothams 8–4 at home to start reign 274 of the MLB belt, the 47th for the franchise.
New York Gothams had held it since May 30, 1884, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 5 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on June 5, 1884.
274Reign number
47Team's reign
3Defenses
5Days held