Belt game 136 · May 18, 1878
Boston Red Caps take the belt
Boston Red Caps beat Providence Grays 6–2 at home to start reign 50 of the MLB belt, the 9th for the franchise.
Providence Grays had held it since May 15, 1878, with 0 defenses over 3 days.
Boston Red Caps held it for 14 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on June 1, 1878.
50Reign number
9Team's reign
3Defenses
14Days held