Belt game 10,862 · April 21, 1953
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Philadelphia Athletics 5–1 at home to start reign 5,024 of the MLB belt, the 285th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics had held it since April 19, 1953, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Washington Senators held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Athletics on April 22, 1953.
5,024Reign number
285Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held