Belt game 390 · July 5, 1881
Providence Grays take the belt
Providence Grays beat Cleveland Blues (1879–84) 8–4 on the road to start reign 162 of the MLB belt, the 19th for the franchise.
Cleveland Blues (1879–84) had held it since July 2, 1881, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Providence Grays held it for 4 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Buffalo Bisons on July 9, 1881.
162Reign number
19Team's reign
1Defenses
4Days held