The MLB Belt · reign 406
Detroit Wolverines
Took the belt from Philadelphia Quakers, 10–8, on May 16, 1887. Lost it to Washington Nationals (1886–89), 7–6, on May 23, 1887.
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28thReign for the franchise
Every game of the reign
| Belt game | Date | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 996 | May 16, 1887 | Detroit Wolverines beat Philadelphia Quakers 10–8 | Title change |
| 997 | May 17, 1887 | Detroit Wolverines beat Philadelphia Quakers 19–10 | Defense |
| 998 | May 18, 1887 | Detroit Wolverines beat Philadelphia Quakers 9–7 | Defense |
| 999 | May 19, 1887 | Detroit Wolverines beat Philadelphia Quakers 16–5 | Defense |
| 1,000 | May 20, 1887 | Detroit Wolverines beat Washington Nationals (1886–89) 11–1 | Defense |
| 1,001 | May 21, 1887 | Detroit Wolverines beat Washington Nationals (1886–89) 4–2 | Defense |
| 1,002 | May 23, 1887 | Washington Nationals (1886–89) beat Detroit Wolverines 7–6 | Title change |