Belt game 17,849 · August 27, 1996
Kansas City Royals take the belt
Kansas City Royals beat Texas Rangers 4–3 at home to start reign 8,395 of the MLB belt, the 48th for the franchise.
Texas Rangers had held it since August 25, 1996, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Kansas City Royals held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on August 29, 1996.
8,395Reign number
48Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held