Belt game 11,808 · May 7, 1959
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat Boston Red Sox 3–1 at home to start reign 5,472 of the MLB belt, the 393rd for the franchise.
Boston Red Sox had held it since May 6, 1959, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 5 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Minnesota Twins on May 12, 1959.
5,472Reign number
393Team's reign
3Defenses
5Days held