Belt game 12,054 · August 16, 1960
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Boston Red Sox 8–5 at home to start reign 5,592 of the MLB belt, the 344th for the franchise.
Boston Red Sox had held it since August 14, 1960, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Washington Senators held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on August 18, 1960.
5,592Reign number
344Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held