Belt game 11,786 · September 28, 1958
Cleveland Indians take the belt
Cleveland Indians beat Detroit Tigers 6–2 at home to start reign 5,460 of the MLB belt, the 383rd for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since September 27, 1958, with 0 defenses over 1 day.
Cleveland Indians held it for 203 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Athletics on April 19, 1959.
5,460Reign number
383Team's reign
6Defenses
203Days held