Belt game 415 · August 20, 1881
Troy Trojans take the belt
Troy Trojans beat Providence Grays 9–6 on the road to start reign 173 of the MLB belt, the 10th for the franchise.
Providence Grays had held it since August 11, 1881, with 4 defenses over 9 days.
Troy Trojans held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Providence Grays on August 22, 1881.
173Reign number
10Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held