Belt game 811 · August 7, 1885
Chicago White Stockings take the belt
Chicago White Stockings beat New York Giants 8–3 on the road to start reign 337 of the MLB belt, the 49th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since August 1, 1885, with 2 defenses over 6 days.
Chicago White Stockings held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on August 10, 1885.
337Reign number
49Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held