Belt game 18,245 · May 16, 1999
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat Cleveland Indians 9–3 at home to start reign 8,595 of the MLB belt, the 562nd for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since May 9, 1999, with 5 defenses over 7 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Toronto Blue Jays on May 18, 1999.
8,595Reign number
562Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held