Belt game 11,017 · April 18, 1954
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat New York Yankees 9–3 on the road to start reign 5,086 of the MLB belt, the 292nd for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since April 15, 1954, with 0 defenses over 3 days.
Washington Senators held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Athletics on April 20, 1954.
5,086Reign number
292Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held