Belt game 470 · June 17, 1882
Chicago White Stockings take the belt
Chicago White Stockings beat Boston Red Caps 9–2 on the road to start reign 198 of the MLB belt, the 27th for the franchise.
Boston Red Caps had held it since June 12, 1882, with 2 defenses over 5 days.
Chicago White Stockings held it for 7 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Providence Grays on June 24, 1882.
198Reign number
27Team's reign
4Defenses
7Days held