Belt game 12,193 · July 18, 1961
Baltimore Orioles take the belt
Baltimore Orioles beat Detroit Tigers 8–7 on the road to start reign 5,662 of the MLB belt, the 333rd for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since July 15, 1961, with 3 defenses over 3 days.
Baltimore Orioles held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on July 20, 1961.
5,662Reign number
333Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held