Belt game 123 · September 11, 1877
Boston Red Caps take the belt
Boston Red Caps beat Chicago White Stockings 11–9 at home to start reign 46 of the MLB belt, the 7th for the franchise.
Chicago White Stockings had held it since September 8, 1877, with 0 defenses over 3 days.
Boston Red Caps held it for 235 days and 8 defenses, then lost it to Providence Grays on May 4, 1878.
46Reign number
7Team's reign
8Defenses
235Days held