Belt game 18,170 · August 17, 1998
Cleveland Indians take the belt
Cleveland Indians beat Tampa Bay Devil Rays 4–3 at home to start reign 8,555 of the MLB belt, the 524th for the franchise.
Tampa Bay Devil Rays had held it since August 15, 1998, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Cleveland Indians held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Texas Rangers on August 19, 1998.
8,555Reign number
524Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held