Belt game 10,783 · July 17, 1952
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Detroit Tigers 1–0 at home to start reign 4,991 of the MLB belt, the 281st for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since July 16, 1952, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Washington Senators held it for 5 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on July 22, 1952.
4,991Reign number
281Team's reign
4Defenses
5Days held