Belt game 12,078 · September 7, 1960
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Kansas City Athletics 5–3 on the road to start reign 5,605 of the MLB belt, the 345th for the franchise.
Kansas City Athletics had held it since September 5, 1960, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Washington Senators held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on September 10, 1960.
5,605Reign number
345Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held