Belt game 11,812 · May 12, 1959
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Detroit Tigers 7–4 at home to start reign 5,473 of the MLB belt, the 337th for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since May 7, 1959, with 3 defenses over 5 days.
Washington Senators held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on May 14, 1959.
5,473Reign number
337Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held