Belt game 177 · August 27, 1878
Cincinnati Reds (1876–80) take the belt
Cincinnati Reds (1876–80) beat Providence Grays 5–1 at home to start reign 67 of the MLB belt, the 1st for the franchise.
Providence Grays had held it since August 23, 1878, with 1 defense over 4 days.
Cincinnati Reds (1876–80) held it for 16 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on September 12, 1878.
67Reign number
1Team's reign
6Defenses
16Days held