Belt game 8,816 · September 23, 1939
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat Cleveland Indians 6–3 on the road to start reign 4,052 of the MLB belt, the 276th for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since September 20, 1939, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 6 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on September 29, 1939.
4,052Reign number
276Team's reign
5Defenses
6Days held