Belt game 8,564 · June 16, 1938
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat Philadelphia Athletics 12–3 at home to start reign 3,938 of the MLB belt, the 258th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics had held it since June 14, 1938, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Minnesota Twins on June 17, 1938.
3,938Reign number
258Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held