Belt game 9,309 · May 2, 1943
Cleveland Indians take the belt
Cleveland Indians beat Detroit Tigers 5–2 on the road to start reign 4,286 of the MLB belt, the 298th for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since April 25, 1943, with 3 defenses over 7 days.
Cleveland Indians held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Chicago White Sox on May 5, 1943.
4,286Reign number
298Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held