Belt game 10,790 · July 24, 1952
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat Washington Senators 4–2 at home to start reign 4,994 of the MLB belt, the 333rd for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since July 23, 1952, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 3 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to New York Yankees on July 27, 1952.
4,994Reign number
333Team's reign
3Defenses
3Days held