Belt game 8,642 · September 8, 1938
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat Cleveland Indians 4–1 on the road to start reign 3,975 of the MLB belt, the 262nd for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since September 5, 1938, with 3 defenses over 3 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 6 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on September 14, 1938.
3,975Reign number
262Team's reign
5Defenses
6Days held