Belt game 862 · May 10, 1886
Detroit Wolverines take the belt
Detroit Wolverines beat New York Giants 9–2 at home to start reign 354 of the MLB belt, the 18th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since May 5, 1886, with 2 defenses over 5 days.
Detroit Wolverines held it for 21 days and 13 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on May 31, 1886.
354Reign number
18Team's reign
13Defenses
21Days held