Belt game 185 · September 14, 1878
Cincinnati Reds (1876–80) take the belt
Cincinnati Reds (1876–80) beat Chicago White Stockings 9–6 on the road to start reign 69 of the MLB belt, the 2nd for the franchise.
Chicago White Stockings had held it since September 12, 1878, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Cincinnati Reds (1876–80) held it for 238 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Syracuse Stars on May 10, 1879.
69Reign number
2Team's reign
5Defenses
238Days held