Belt game 10,929 · July 4, 1953
Boston Red Sox take the belt
Boston Red Sox beat Washington Senators 7–2 at home to start reign 5,048 of the MLB belt, the 293rd for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since June 30, 1953, with 2 defenses over 4 days.
Boston Red Sox held it for 0 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Minnesota Twins on July 4, 1953.
5,048Reign number
293Team's reign
0Defenses
0Days held