Belt game 11,898 · August 5, 1959
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Cleveland Indians 9–0 at home to start reign 5,520 of the MLB belt, the 338th for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since August 2, 1959, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
Washington Senators held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on August 6, 1959.
5,520Reign number
338Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held