Belt game 579 · July 17, 1883
Providence Grays take the belt
Providence Grays beat Detroit Wolverines 4–2 on the road to start reign 251 of the MLB belt, the 36th for the franchise.
Detroit Wolverines had held it since July 13, 1883, with 1 defense over 4 days.
Providence Grays held it for 9 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Blues (1879–84) on July 26, 1883.
251Reign number
36Team's reign
4Defenses
9Days held