Belt game 497 · August 3, 1882
Boston Red Caps take the belt
Boston Red Caps beat Chicago White Stockings 8–3 at home to start reign 212 of the MLB belt, the 33rd for the franchise.
Chicago White Stockings had held it since July 29, 1882, with 0 defenses over 5 days.
Boston Red Caps held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on August 5, 1882.
212Reign number
33Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held