Belt game 2,017 · August 8, 1894
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Cleveland Spiders 10–3 at home to start reign 870 of the MLB belt, the 51st for the franchise.
Cleveland Spiders had held it since August 7, 1894, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Louisville Colonels on August 9, 1894.
870Reign number
51Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held