Belt game 17,853 · August 31, 1996
Kansas City Royals take the belt
Kansas City Royals beat Detroit Tigers 3–1 on the road to start reign 8,397 of the MLB belt, the 49th for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since August 29, 1996, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Kansas City Royals held it for 4 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Toronto Blue Jays on September 4, 1996.
8,397Reign number
49Team's reign
3Defenses
4Days held