Belt game 245 · August 22, 1879
Boston Red Caps take the belt
Boston Red Caps beat Syracuse Stars 12–4 at home to start reign 94 of the MLB belt, the 16th for the franchise.
Syracuse Stars had held it since August 21, 1879, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Boston Red Caps held it for 8 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Troy Trojans on August 30, 1879.
94Reign number
16Team's reign
5Defenses
8Days held