Belt game 888 · June 12, 1886
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Boston Beaneaters 3–1 on the road to start reign 361 of the MLB belt, the 27th for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since June 10, 1886, with 1 defense over 2 days.
New York Giants held it for 4 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on June 16, 1886.
361Reign number
27Team's reign
1Defenses
4Days held