Belt game 153 · July 2, 1878
Providence Grays take the belt
Providence Grays beat Chicago White Stockings 11–7 on the road to start reign 58 of the MLB belt, the 3rd for the franchise.
Chicago White Stockings had held it since June 27, 1878, with 1 defense over 5 days.
Providence Grays held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on July 4, 1878.
58Reign number
3Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held