Belt game 9,492 · May 24, 1944
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat Detroit Tigers 8–4 on the road to start reign 4,373 of the MLB belt, the 250th for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since May 17, 1944, with 5 defenses over 7 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on May 27, 1944.
4,373Reign number
250Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held