Belt game 2,206 · May 6, 1896
Cleveland Spiders take the belt
Cleveland Spiders beat Washington Senators (1892–99) 13–7 at home to start reign 957 of the MLB belt, the 53rd for the franchise.
Washington Senators (1892–99) had held it since May 5, 1896, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Cleveland Spiders held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Los Angeles Dodgers on May 9, 1896.
957Reign number
53Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held