Belt game 10,650 · August 2, 1951
Cleveland Indians take the belt
Cleveland Indians beat Washington Senators 5–2 on the road to start reign 4,927 of the MLB belt, the 319th for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since August 1, 1951, with 0 defenses over 1 day.
Cleveland Indians held it for 14 days and 12 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on August 16, 1951.
4,927Reign number
319Team's reign
12Defenses
14Days held