Belt game 8,852 · May 22, 1940
Cleveland Indians take the belt
Cleveland Indians beat Boston Red Sox 9–6 at home to start reign 4,073 of the MLB belt, the 267th for the franchise.
Boston Red Sox had held it since May 21, 1940, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Cleveland Indians held it for 4 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on May 26, 1940.
4,073Reign number
267Team's reign
1Defenses
4Days held
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