Belt game 12,124 · May 10, 1961
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat Washington Senators 7–1 at home to start reign 5,629 of the MLB belt, the 420th for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since May 9, 1961, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Texas Rangers on May 11, 1961.
5,629Reign number
420Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held