Belt game 531 · May 5, 1883
Detroit Wolverines take the belt
Detroit Wolverines beat Chicago White Stockings 3–2 on the road to start reign 228 of the MLB belt, the 5th for the franchise.
Chicago White Stockings had held it since September 23, 1882, with 8 defenses over 224 days.
Detroit Wolverines held it for 10 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on May 15, 1883.
228Reign number
5Team's reign
4Defenses
10Days held