Belt game 10,926 · June 30, 1953
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Philadelphia Athletics 3–0 on the road to start reign 5,047 of the MLB belt, the 286th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics had held it since June 28, 1953, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Washington Senators held it for 4 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on July 4, 1953.
5,047Reign number
286Team's reign
2Defenses
4Days held