Belt game 554 · June 11, 1883
New York Gothams take the belt
New York Gothams beat Buffalo Bisons 11–7 at home to start reign 239 of the MLB belt, the 4th for the franchise.
Buffalo Bisons had held it since June 8, 1883, with 1 defense over 3 days.
New York Gothams held it for 4 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Blues (1879–84) on June 15, 1883.
239Reign number
4Team's reign
2Defenses
4Days held