Belt game 11,287 · August 5, 1955
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Cleveland Indians 7–5 at home to start reign 5,224 of the MLB belt, the 315th for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since August 3, 1955, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Washington Senators held it for 4 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on August 9, 1955.
5,224Reign number
315Team's reign
2Defenses
4Days held