Belt game 8,858 · May 29, 1940
Cleveland Indians take the belt
Cleveland Indians beat Detroit Tigers 7–4 at home to start reign 4,077 of the MLB belt, the 269th for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since May 27, 1940, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Cleveland Indians held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Athletics on June 1, 1940.
4,077Reign number
269Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held