Belt game 9,486 · May 17, 1944
Detroit Tigers take the belt
Detroit Tigers beat Philadelphia Athletics 2–1 on the road to start reign 4,372 of the MLB belt, the 314th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics had held it since May 15, 1944, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Detroit Tigers held it for 7 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Athletics on May 24, 1944.
4,372Reign number
314Team's reign
5Defenses
7Days held