Belt game 228 · July 28, 1879
Boston Red Caps take the belt
Boston Red Caps beat Syracuse Stars 12–0 on the road to start reign 88 of the MLB belt, the 15th for the franchise.
Syracuse Stars had held it since July 26, 1879, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Boston Red Caps held it for 10 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Syracuse Stars on August 7, 1879.
88Reign number
15Team's reign
6Defenses
10Days held