Belt game 154 · July 4, 1878
Chicago White Stockings take the belt
Chicago White Stockings beat Providence Grays 15–7 at home to start reign 59 of the MLB belt, the 19th for the franchise.
Providence Grays had held it since July 2, 1878, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Chicago White Stockings held it for 21 days and 8 defenses, then lost it to Indianapolis Blues on July 25, 1878.
59Reign number
19Team's reign
8Defenses
21Days held