Belt game 1,323 · August 10, 1889
Cleveland Spiders take the belt
Cleveland Spiders beat Philadelphia Quakers 10–5 at home to start reign 551 of the MLB belt, the 9th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Quakers had held it since August 8, 1889, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Cleveland Spiders held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on August 12, 1889.
551Reign number
9Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held