Belt game 184 · September 12, 1878
Chicago White Stockings take the belt
Chicago White Stockings beat Cincinnati Reds (1876–80) 9–2 at home to start reign 68 of the MLB belt, the 21st for the franchise.
Cincinnati Reds (1876–80) had held it since August 27, 1878, with 6 defenses over 16 days.
Chicago White Stockings held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Cincinnati Reds (1876–80) on September 14, 1878.
68Reign number
21Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held