Belt game 353 · September 29, 1880
Boston Red Caps take the belt
Boston Red Caps beat Troy Trojans 6–5 at home to start reign 144 of the MLB belt, the 23rd for the franchise.
Troy Trojans had held it since September 28, 1880, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Boston Red Caps held it for 216 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Providence Grays on May 3, 1881.
144Reign number
23Team's reign
2Defenses
216Days held