Belt game 552 · June 8, 1883
Buffalo Bisons take the belt
Buffalo Bisons beat New York Gothams 11–4 on the road to start reign 238 of the MLB belt, the 22nd for the franchise.
New York Gothams had held it since June 5, 1883, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Buffalo Bisons held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on June 11, 1883.
238Reign number
22Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held