Belt game 11,306 · August 28, 1955
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Cleveland Indians 8–2 on the road to start reign 5,235 of the MLB belt, the 318th for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since August 26, 1955, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Washington Senators held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on August 30, 1955.
5,235Reign number
318Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held