Belt game 132 · May 4, 1878
Providence Grays take the belt
Providence Grays beat Boston Red Caps 8–6 on the road to start reign 47 of the MLB belt, the 1st for the franchise.
Boston Red Caps had held it since September 11, 1877, with 8 defenses over 235 days.
Providence Grays held it for 7 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on May 11, 1878.
47Reign number
1Team's reign
1Defenses
7Days held