Belt game 831 · September 5, 1885
Philadelphia Quakers take the belt
Philadelphia Quakers beat New York Giants 5–2 at home to start reign 343 of the MLB belt, the 10th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since August 20, 1885, with 10 defenses over 16 days.
Philadelphia Quakers held it for 4 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Providence Grays on September 9, 1885.
343Reign number
10Team's reign
2Defenses
4Days held
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