Belt game 8,810 · September 17, 1939
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat Washington Senators 3–2 on the road to start reign 4,049 of the MLB belt, the 275th for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since September 16, 1939, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Minnesota Twins on September 18, 1939.
4,049Reign number
275Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held