Belt game 440 · September 30, 1881
Providence Grays take the belt
Providence Grays beat Buffalo Bisons 10–1 at home to start reign 185 of the MLB belt, the 27th for the franchise.
Buffalo Bisons had held it since September 28, 1881, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Providence Grays held it for 223 days and 7 defenses, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on May 11, 1882.
185Reign number
27Team's reign
7Defenses
223Days held