Belt game 8,666 · October 2, 1938
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat Cleveland Indians 4–1 on the road to start reign 3,984 of the MLB belt, the 264th for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since October 1, 1938, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 201 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on April 21, 1939.
3,984Reign number
264Team's reign
3Defenses
201Days held