Belt game 235 · August 7, 1879
Syracuse Stars take the belt
Syracuse Stars beat Boston Red Caps 6–5 at home to start reign 89 of the MLB belt, the 6th for the franchise.
Boston Red Caps had held it since July 28, 1879, with 6 defenses over 10 days.
Syracuse Stars held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Providence Grays on August 9, 1879.
89Reign number
6Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held