Belt game 416 · August 22, 1881
Providence Grays take the belt
Providence Grays beat Troy Trojans 8–6 at home to start reign 174 of the MLB belt, the 24th for the franchise.
Troy Trojans had held it since August 20, 1881, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Providence Grays held it for 11 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Troy Trojans on September 2, 1881.
174Reign number
24Team's reign
4Defenses
11Days held