Belt game 1,287 · June 27, 1889
Cleveland Spiders take the belt
Cleveland Spiders beat Philadelphia Quakers 4–1 at home to start reign 528 of the MLB belt, the 3rd for the franchise.
Philadelphia Quakers had held it since June 26, 1889, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Cleveland Spiders held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Washington Nationals (1886–89) on June 29, 1889.
528Reign number
3Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held