Belt game 17,951 · June 20, 1997
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat Boston Red Sox 12–6 at home to start reign 8,446 of the MLB belt, the 541st for the franchise.
Boston Red Sox had held it since June 15, 1997, with 3 defenses over 5 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on June 22, 1997.
8,446Reign number
541Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held