Belt game 10,744 · June 7, 1952
Boston Red Sox take the belt
Boston Red Sox beat Detroit Tigers 11–9 at home to start reign 4,969 of the MLB belt, the 278th for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since June 5, 1952, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Boston Red Sox held it for 3 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on June 10, 1952.
4,969Reign number
278Team's reign
3Defenses
3Days held