Belt game 12,116 · May 3, 1961
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Detroit Tigers 5–4 at home to start reign 5,626 of the MLB belt, the 2nd for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since May 2, 1961, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Washington Senators held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on May 4, 1961.
5,626Reign number
2Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held