Belt game 10,574 · May 17, 1951
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Detroit Tigers 11–6 at home to start reign 4,890 of the MLB belt, the 269th for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since May 13, 1951, with 2 defenses over 4 days.
Washington Senators held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Chicago White Sox on May 20, 1951.
4,890Reign number
269Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held