Belt game 8,800 · September 7, 1939
Cleveland Indians take the belt
Cleveland Indians beat Detroit Tigers 9–8 at home to start reign 4,042 of the MLB belt, the 262nd for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since September 5, 1939, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Cleveland Indians held it for 3 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on September 10, 1939.
4,042Reign number
262Team's reign
3Defenses
3Days held