Belt game 8,720 · June 18, 1939
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat New York Yankees 8–5 on the road to start reign 4,007 of the MLB belt, the 269th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since June 17, 1939, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Yankees on June 19, 1939.
4,007Reign number
269Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held