Belt game 224 · July 19, 1879
Cleveland Blues (1879–84) take the belt
Cleveland Blues (1879–84) beat Boston Red Caps 8–2 at home to start reign 85 of the MLB belt, the 5th for the franchise.
Boston Red Caps had held it since July 15, 1879, with 2 defenses over 4 days.
Cleveland Blues (1879–84) held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on July 21, 1879.
85Reign number
5Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held
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