Belt game 410 · August 11, 1881
Providence Grays take the belt
Providence Grays beat Boston Red Caps 12–6 on the road to start reign 172 of the MLB belt, the 23rd for the franchise.
Boston Red Caps had held it since August 8, 1881, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Providence Grays held it for 9 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Troy Trojans on August 20, 1881.
172Reign number
23Team's reign
4Defenses
9Days held