Belt game 498 · August 5, 1882
Chicago White Stockings take the belt
Chicago White Stockings beat Boston Red Caps 12–2 on the road to start reign 213 of the MLB belt, the 33rd for the franchise.
Boston Red Caps had held it since August 3, 1882, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Chicago White Stockings held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on August 7, 1882.
213Reign number
33Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held