Belt game 1,859 · July 17, 1893
Cleveland Spiders take the belt
Cleveland Spiders beat Pittsburgh Pirates 16–13 at home to start reign 802 of the MLB belt, the 21st for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since July 11, 1893, with 4 defenses over 6 days.
Cleveland Spiders held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on July 19, 1893.
802Reign number
21Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held