Belt game 8,659 · September 24, 1938
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat Cleveland Indians 7–6 at home to start reign 3,982 of the MLB belt, the 263rd for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since September 19, 1938, with 3 defenses over 5 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 7 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on October 1, 1938.
3,982Reign number
263Team's reign
5Defenses
7Days held