Belt game 2,551 · August 2, 1898
Cleveland Spiders take the belt
Cleveland Spiders beat Philadelphia Phillies 9–1 on the road to start reign 1,100 of the MLB belt, the 63rd for the franchise.
Philadelphia Phillies had held it since August 1, 1898, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Cleveland Spiders held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Washington Senators (1892–99) on August 5, 1898.
1,100Reign number
63Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held