Belt game 2,421 · August 21, 1897
Baltimore Orioles (1892–99) take the belt
Baltimore Orioles (1892–99) beat Cleveland Spiders 12–6 at home to start reign 1,041 of the MLB belt, the 19th for the franchise.
Cleveland Spiders had held it since August 19, 1897, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Baltimore Orioles (1892–99) held it for 12 days and 10 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Cardinals on September 2, 1897.
1,041Reign number
19Team's reign
10Defenses
12Days held
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