Belt game 8,833 · April 27, 1940
Cleveland Indians take the belt
Cleveland Indians beat Detroit Tigers 4–2 on the road to start reign 4,059 of the MLB belt, the 266th for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since April 21, 1940, with 3 defenses over 6 days.
Cleveland Indians held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on April 29, 1940.
4,059Reign number
266Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held