Belt game 5,461 · August 27, 1917
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat Boston Red Sox 5–1 at home to start reign 2,455 of the MLB belt, the 49th for the franchise.
Boston Red Sox had held it since August 22, 1917, with 3 defenses over 5 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 4 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on August 31, 1917.
2,455Reign number
49Team's reign
2Defenses
4Days held