Belt game 5,387 · June 13, 1917
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat Detroit Tigers 4–2 at home to start reign 2,417 of the MLB belt, the 23rd for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since June 6, 1917, with 3 defenses over 7 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on June 16, 1917.
2,417Reign number
23Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held