Belt game 18,072 · April 30, 1998
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat Texas Rangers 7–2 at home to start reign 8,507 of the MLB belt, the 550th for the franchise.
Texas Rangers had held it since April 27, 1998, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Seattle Mariners on May 2, 1998.
8,507Reign number
550Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held