Belt game 502 · August 12, 1882
Boston Red Caps take the belt
Boston Red Caps beat Cleveland Blues (1879–84) 5–0 at home to start reign 216 of the MLB belt, the 35th for the franchise.
Cleveland Blues (1879–84) had held it since August 10, 1882, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Boston Red Caps held it for 5 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Buffalo Bisons on August 17, 1882.
216Reign number
35Team's reign
0Defenses
5Days held