Belt game 9,255 · August 11, 1942
St. Louis Browns take the belt
St. Louis Browns beat Chicago White Sox 9–2 at home to start reign 4,259 of the MLB belt, the 225th for the franchise.
Chicago White Sox had held it since July 31, 1942, with 6 defenses over 11 days.
St. Louis Browns held it for 5 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on August 16, 1942.
4,259Reign number
225Team's reign
2Defenses
5Days held