Belt game 2,232 · June 8, 1896
Cleveland Spiders take the belt
Cleveland Spiders beat Philadelphia Phillies 8–7 on the road to start reign 965 of the MLB belt, the 54th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Phillies had held it since June 3, 1896, with 3 defenses over 5 days.
Cleveland Spiders held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Los Angeles Dodgers on June 11, 1896.
965Reign number
54Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held