Belt game 19,549 · October 10, 2006 · playoffs
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat Oakland Athletics 5–1 on the road to start reign 9,228 of the MLB belt, the 585th for the franchise.
Oakland Athletics had held it since October 1, 2006, with 3 defenses over 9 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 11 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Cardinals on October 21, 2006.
9,228Reign number
585Team's reign
3Defenses
11Days held