Belt game 2,203 · May 2, 1896
Cleveland Spiders take the belt
Cleveland Spiders beat Cincinnati Reds 2–1 at home to start reign 955 of the MLB belt, the 52nd for the franchise.
Cincinnati Reds had held it since April 26, 1896, with 1 defense over 6 days.
Cleveland Spiders held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Washington Senators (1892–99) on May 5, 1896.
955Reign number
52Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held