Belt game 5,714 · August 18, 1919
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat Washington Senators 4–3 at home to start reign 2,588 of the MLB belt, the 62nd for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since August 15, 1919, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 6 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on August 24, 1919.
2,588Reign number
62Team's reign
5Defenses
6Days held