Belt game 8,243 · May 23, 1936
Cleveland Indians take the belt
Cleveland Indians beat Detroit Tigers 4–3 at home to start reign 3,781 of the MLB belt, the 229th for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since May 20, 1936, with 3 defenses over 3 days.
Cleveland Indians held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on May 26, 1936.
3,781Reign number
229Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held