Belt game 558 · June 16, 1883
New York Gothams take the belt
New York Gothams beat Cleveland Blues (1879–84) 5–2 at home to start reign 241 of the MLB belt, the 5th for the franchise.
Cleveland Blues (1879–84) had held it since June 15, 1883, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Gothams held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Providence Grays on June 19, 1883.
241Reign number
5Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held