Belt game 12,123 · May 9, 1961
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Detroit Tigers 5–4 on the road to start reign 5,628 of the MLB belt, the 3rd for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since May 4, 1961, with 5 defenses over 5 days.
Washington Senators held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on May 10, 1961.
5,628Reign number
3Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held