Belt game 8,829 · April 21, 1940
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat Cleveland Indians 12–2 on the road to start reign 4,058 of the MLB belt, the 279th for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since April 19, 1940, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 6 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on April 27, 1940.
4,058Reign number
279Team's reign
3Defenses
6Days held