Belt game 681 · July 8, 1884
New York Gothams take the belt
New York Gothams beat Chicago White Stockings 11–8 on the road to start reign 285 of the MLB belt, the 13th for the franchise.
Chicago White Stockings had held it since July 4, 1884, with 3 defenses over 4 days.
New York Gothams held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on July 9, 1884.
285Reign number
13Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held