Belt game 172 · August 14, 1878
Boston Red Caps take the belt
Boston Red Caps beat Indianapolis Blues 8–3 at home to start reign 64 of the MLB belt, the 12th for the franchise.
Indianapolis Blues had held it since August 13, 1878, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Boston Red Caps held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Indianapolis Blues on August 17, 1878.
64Reign number
12Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held