Belt game 2,523 · July 4, 1898
Chicago Orphans take the belt
Chicago Orphans beat Cleveland Spiders 4–3 at home to start reign 1,085 of the MLB belt, the 112th for the franchise.
Cleveland Spiders had held it since July 1, 1898, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
Chicago Orphans held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Cincinnati Reds on July 7, 1898.
1,085Reign number
112Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held