Belt game 1,997 · July 16, 1894
Cleveland Spiders take the belt
Cleveland Spiders beat Cincinnati Reds 9–1 on the road to start reign 861 of the MLB belt, the 30th for the franchise.
Cincinnati Reds had held it since July 14, 1894, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Cleveland Spiders held it for 4 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Louisville Colonels on July 20, 1894.
861Reign number
30Team's reign
2Defenses
4Days held