Belt game 991 · May 10, 1887
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Philadelphia Quakers 17–4 at home to start reign 402 of the MLB belt, the 64th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Quakers had held it since May 4, 1887, with 4 defenses over 6 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on May 11, 1887.
402Reign number
64Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held