Belt game 2,520 · July 1, 1898
Cleveland Spiders take the belt
Cleveland Spiders beat Boston Beaneaters 12–6 at home to start reign 1,084 of the MLB belt, the 60th for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since June 30, 1898, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Cleveland Spiders held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on July 4, 1898.
1,084Reign number
60Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held