Belt game 17,887 · April 8, 1997
Seattle Mariners take the belt
Seattle Mariners beat Cleveland Indians 14–8 at home to start reign 8,416 of the MLB belt, the 45th for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since April 5, 1997, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
Seattle Mariners held it for 5 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on April 13, 1997.
8,416Reign number
45Team's reign
3Defenses
5Days held