Belt game 265 · September 23, 1879
Boston Red Caps take the belt
Boston Red Caps beat Providence Grays 7–3 at home to start reign 104 of the MLB belt, the 18th for the franchise.
Providence Grays had held it since September 17, 1879, with 2 defenses over 6 days.
Boston Red Caps held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Providence Grays on September 25, 1879.
104Reign number
18Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held