Belt game 485 · July 12, 1882
Detroit Wolverines take the belt
Detroit Wolverines beat Chicago White Stockings 2–1 on the road to start reign 201 of the MLB belt, the 1st for the franchise.
Chicago White Stockings had held it since June 26, 1882, with 8 defenses over 16 days.
Detroit Wolverines held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on July 14, 1882.
201Reign number
1Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held