Belt game 11,899 · August 6, 1959
Cleveland Indians take the belt
Cleveland Indians beat Washington Senators 5–2 on the road to start reign 5,521 of the MLB belt, the 394th for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since August 5, 1959, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Cleveland Indians held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on August 9, 1959.
5,521Reign number
394Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held