Belt game 2,262 · July 15, 1896
New York Giants take the belt
New York Giants beat Cleveland Spiders 6–4 on the road to start reign 975 of the MLB belt, the 112th for the franchise.
Cleveland Spiders had held it since July 14, 1896, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Giants held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Louisville Colonels on July 16, 1896.
975Reign number
112Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held