Belt game 11,434 · August 11, 1956
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Boston Red Sox 6–1 at home to start reign 5,290 of the MLB belt, the 321st for the franchise.
Boston Red Sox had held it since August 7, 1956, with 3 defenses over 4 days.
Washington Senators held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on August 14, 1956.
5,290Reign number
321Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held