Belt game 10,832 · September 1, 1952
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Philadelphia Athletics 4–2 at home to start reign 5,015 of the MLB belt, the 284th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics had held it since August 31, 1952, with 1 defense over 1 day.
Washington Senators held it for 5 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to New York Yankees on September 6, 1952.
5,015Reign number
284Team's reign
5Defenses
5Days held