Belt game 408 · August 8, 1881
Boston Red Caps take the belt
Boston Red Caps beat Providence Grays 7–3 on the road to start reign 171 of the MLB belt, the 28th for the franchise.
Providence Grays had held it since August 6, 1881, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Boston Red Caps held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Providence Grays on August 11, 1881.
171Reign number
28Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held