Belt game 11,901 · August 9, 1959
Baltimore Orioles take the belt
Baltimore Orioles beat Cleveland Indians 4–3 at home to start reign 5,522 of the MLB belt, the 312th for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since August 6, 1959, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Baltimore Orioles held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on August 12, 1959.
5,522Reign number
312Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held