Belt game 168 · August 8, 1878
Boston Red Caps take the belt
Boston Red Caps beat Chicago White Stockings 2–1 at home to start reign 62 of the MLB belt, the 11th for the franchise.
Chicago White Stockings had held it since July 29, 1878, with 2 defenses over 10 days.
Boston Red Caps held it for 5 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Indianapolis Blues on August 13, 1878.
62Reign number
11Team's reign
2Defenses
5Days held