Belt game 191 · May 10, 1879
Syracuse Stars take the belt
Syracuse Stars beat Cincinnati Reds (1876–80) 7–6 on the road to start reign 70 of the MLB belt, the 1st for the franchise.
Cincinnati Reds (1876–80) had held it since September 14, 1878, with 5 defenses over 238 days.
Syracuse Stars held it for 10 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Buffalo Bisons on May 20, 1879.
70Reign number
1Team's reign
2Defenses
10Days held