Belt game 10,550 · April 20, 1951
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat New York Yankees 5–3 at home to start reign 4,878 of the MLB belt, the 266th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since October 4, 1950, with 5 defenses over 198 days.
Washington Senators held it for 1 days and 1 defense, then lost it to New York Yankees on April 21, 1951.
4,878Reign number
266Team's reign
1Defenses
1Days held