Belt game 48 · August 15, 1876
St. Louis Brown Stockings take the belt
St. Louis Brown Stockings beat Chicago White Stockings 6–3 at home to start reign 17 of the MLB belt, the 1st for the franchise.
Chicago White Stockings had held it since August 7, 1876, with 3 defenses over 8 days.
St. Louis Brown Stockings held it for 7 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on August 22, 1876.
17Reign number
1Team's reign
2Defenses
7Days held
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