Belt game 85 · June 16, 1877
Boston Red Caps take the belt
Boston Red Caps beat Chicago White Stockings 7–6 at home to start reign 33 of the MLB belt, the 4th for the franchise.
Chicago White Stockings had held it since June 12, 1877, with 0 defenses over 4 days.
Boston Red Caps held it for 5 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Brown Stockings on June 21, 1877.
33Reign number
4Team's reign
2Defenses
5Days held