Belt game 8,872 · June 11, 1940
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat New York Yankees 6–1 on the road to start reign 4,089 of the MLB belt, the 284th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since June 9, 1940, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Yankees on June 12, 1940.
4,089Reign number
284Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held