Belt game 693 · July 28, 1884
Chicago White Stockings take the belt
Chicago White Stockings beat Detroit Wolverines 5–3 at home to start reign 294 of the MLB belt, the 43rd for the franchise.
Detroit Wolverines had held it since July 24, 1884, with 0 defenses over 4 days.
Chicago White Stockings held it for 5 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Blues (1879–84) on August 2, 1884.
294Reign number
43Team's reign
3Defenses
5Days held