The MLB Belt · reign 69
Cincinnati Reds (1876–80)
Took the belt from Chicago White Stockings, 9–6, on September 14, 1878. Lost it to Syracuse Stars, 7–6, on May 10, 1879.
5Defenses
238Days
2ndReign for the franchise
Every game of the reign
| Belt game | Date | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185 | Sep 14, 1878 | Cincinnati Reds (1876–80) beat Chicago White Stockings 9–6 | Title change |
| 186 | May 1, 1879 | Cincinnati Reds (1876–80) beat Troy Trojans 7–5 | Defense |
| 187 | May 2, 1879 | Cincinnati Reds (1876–80) beat Troy Trojans 10–1 | Defense |
| 188 | May 3, 1879 | Cincinnati Reds (1876–80) beat Troy Trojans 13–12 | Defense |
| 189 | May 6, 1879 | Cincinnati Reds (1876–80) beat Syracuse Stars 7–6 | Defense |
| 190 | May 8, 1879 | Cincinnati Reds (1876–80) beat Syracuse Stars 5–2 | Defense |
| 191 | May 10, 1879 | Syracuse Stars beat Cincinnati Reds (1876–80) 7–6 | Title change |