Belt game 698 · August 4, 1884
Chicago White Stockings take the belt
Chicago White Stockings beat Cleveland Blues (1879–84) 9–2 at home to start reign 296 of the MLB belt, the 44th for the franchise.
Cleveland Blues (1879–84) had held it since August 2, 1884, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Chicago White Stockings held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Blues (1879–84) on August 5, 1884.
296Reign number
44Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held