Belt game 801 · July 22, 1885
Providence Grays take the belt
Providence Grays beat Chicago White Stockings 6–5 at home to start reign 334 of the MLB belt, the 52nd for the franchise.
Chicago White Stockings had held it since July 13, 1885, with 6 defenses over 9 days.
Providence Grays held it for 5 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on July 27, 1885.
334Reign number
52Team's reign
1Defenses
5Days held