The MLB Belt · reign 5,627
Detroit Tigers
Took the belt from Washington Senators, 6–0, on May 4, 1961. Lost it to Washington Senators, 5–4, on May 9, 1961.
5Defenses
5Days
419thReign for the franchise
Every game of the reign
| Belt game | Date | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,117 | May 4, 1961 | Detroit Tigers beat Washington Senators 6–0 | Title change |
| 12,118 | May 5, 1961 | Detroit Tigers beat Chicago White Sox 8–4 | Defense |
| 12,119 | May 6, 1961 | Detroit Tigers beat Chicago White Sox 11–8 | Defense |
| 12,120 | May 7, 1961 | Detroit Tigers beat Chicago White Sox 8–6 | Defense |
| 12,121 | May 7, 1961 | Detroit Tigers beat Chicago White Sox 5–3 | Defense |
| 12,122 | May 9, 1961 | Detroit Tigers beat Washington Senators 7–2 | Defense |
| 12,123 | May 9, 1961 | Washington Senators beat Detroit Tigers 5–4 | Title change |