Belt game 221 · July 15, 1879
Boston Red Caps take the belt
Boston Red Caps beat Buffalo Bisons 4–3 on the road to start reign 84 of the MLB belt, the 13th for the franchise.
Buffalo Bisons had held it since July 5, 1879, with 3 defenses over 10 days.
Boston Red Caps held it for 4 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Blues (1879–84) on July 19, 1879.
84Reign number
13Team's reign
2Defenses
4Days held