Belt game 1,283 · June 22, 1889
Cleveland Spiders take the belt
Cleveland Spiders beat New York Giants 8–6 at home to start reign 526 of the MLB belt, the 2nd for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since June 20, 1889, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Cleveland Spiders held it for 4 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on June 26, 1889.
526Reign number
2Team's reign
2Defenses
4Days held