Belt game 146 · June 15, 1878
Chicago White Stockings take the belt
Chicago White Stockings beat Milwaukee Grays 12–2 at home to start reign 53 of the MLB belt, the 16th for the franchise.
Milwaukee Grays had held it since June 13, 1878, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Chicago White Stockings held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Milwaukee Grays on June 18, 1878.
53Reign number
16Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held