Belt game 996 · May 16, 1887
Detroit Wolverines take the belt
Detroit Wolverines beat Philadelphia Quakers 10–8 on the road to start reign 406 of the MLB belt, the 28th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Quakers had held it since May 13, 1887, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Detroit Wolverines held it for 7 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Washington Nationals (1886–89) on May 23, 1887.
406Reign number
28Team's reign
5Defenses
7Days held
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