Belt game 435 · September 23, 1881
Providence Grays take the belt
Providence Grays beat Cleveland Blues (1879–84) 8–4 at home to start reign 183 of the MLB belt, the 26th for the franchise.
Cleveland Blues (1879–84) had held it since September 20, 1881, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Providence Grays held it for 5 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Buffalo Bisons on September 28, 1881.
183Reign number
26Team's reign
2Defenses
5Days held