Belt game 251 · August 30, 1879
Troy Trojans take the belt
Troy Trojans beat Boston Red Caps 4–2 on the road to start reign 95 of the MLB belt, the 2nd for the franchise.
Boston Red Caps had held it since August 22, 1879, with 5 defenses over 8 days.
Troy Trojans held it for 5 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Cleveland Blues (1879–84) on September 4, 1879.
95Reign number
2Team's reign
1Defenses
5Days held