Belt game 8,837 · May 1, 1940
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat Washington Senators 10–7 on the road to start reign 4,062 of the MLB belt, the 281st for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since April 30, 1940, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Athletics on May 4, 1940.
4,062Reign number
281Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held