Belt game 9,576 · August 18, 1944
Boston Red Sox take the belt
Boston Red Sox beat Detroit Tigers 7–4 at home to start reign 4,418 of the MLB belt, the 263rd for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since August 15, 1944, with 3 defenses over 3 days.
Boston Red Sox held it for 3 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on August 21, 1944.
4,418Reign number
263Team's reign
3Defenses
3Days held