Belt game 10,975 · August 18, 1953
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat New York Yankees 10–8 on the road to start reign 5,067 of the MLB belt, the 290th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since August 16, 1953, with 3 defenses over 2 days.
Washington Senators held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Yankees on August 19, 1953.
5,067Reign number
290Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held