Belt game 697 · August 2, 1884
Cleveland Blues (1879–84) take the belt
Cleveland Blues (1879–84) beat Chicago White Stockings 10–8 on the road to start reign 295 of the MLB belt, the 24th for the franchise.
Chicago White Stockings had held it since July 28, 1884, with 3 defenses over 5 days.
Cleveland Blues (1879–84) held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on August 4, 1884.
295Reign number
24Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held