Belt game 2,649 · May 31, 1899
Boston Beaneaters take the belt
Boston Beaneaters beat Cleveland Spiders 16–10 at home to start reign 1,136 of the MLB belt, the 164th for the franchise.
Cleveland Spiders had held it since May 30, 1899, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Boston Beaneaters held it for 7 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Louisville Colonels on June 7, 1899.
1,136Reign number
164Team's reign
5Defenses
7Days held