Belt game 5,438 · August 3, 1917
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat New York Yankees 10–3 on the road to start reign 2,444 of the MLB belt, the 48th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since August 2, 1917, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to New York Yankees on August 6, 1917.
2,444Reign number
48Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held