Belt game 9,299 · September 26, 1942
Cleveland Indians take the belt
Cleveland Indians beat Detroit Tigers 3–0 at home to start reign 4,282 of the MLB belt, the 296th for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since September 20, 1942, with 2 defenses over 6 days.
Cleveland Indians held it for 208 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on April 22, 1943.
4,282Reign number
296Team's reign
2Defenses
208Days held