Belt game 11,947 · April 20, 1960
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Baltimore Orioles 8–7 on the road to start reign 5,537 of the MLB belt, the 339th for the franchise.
Baltimore Orioles had held it since September 26, 1959, with 2 defenses over 207 days.
Washington Senators held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on April 22, 1960.
5,537Reign number
339Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held