Belt game 971 · October 1, 1886
Detroit Wolverines take the belt
Detroit Wolverines beat New York Giants 9–1 on the road to start reign 396 of the MLB belt, the 27th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since September 30, 1886, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Detroit Wolverines held it for 8 days and 7 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on October 9, 1886.
396Reign number
27Team's reign
7Defenses
8Days held