Belt game 5,464 · August 31, 1917
Cleveland Indians take the belt
Cleveland Indians beat Detroit Tigers 1–0 at home to start reign 2,456 of the MLB belt, the 33rd for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since August 27, 1917, with 2 defenses over 4 days.
Cleveland Indians held it for 8 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Chicago White Sox on September 8, 1917.
2,456Reign number
33Team's reign
4Defenses
8Days held