Belt game 8,655 · September 19, 1938
Cleveland Indians take the belt
Cleveland Indians beat Philadelphia Athletics 4–3 at home to start reign 3,981 of the MLB belt, the 254th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics had held it since September 18, 1938, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Cleveland Indians held it for 5 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on September 24, 1938.
3,981Reign number
254Team's reign
3Defenses
5Days held
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