Belt game 968 · September 27, 1886
Detroit Wolverines take the belt
Detroit Wolverines beat Boston Beaneaters 6–1 on the road to start reign 394 of the MLB belt, the 26th for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since September 25, 1886, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Detroit Wolverines held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on September 30, 1886.
394Reign number
26Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held