Belt game 12,125 · May 11, 1961
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Detroit Tigers 9–4 on the road to start reign 5,630 of the MLB belt, the 4th for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since May 10, 1961, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Washington Senators held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on May 12, 1961.
5,630Reign number
4Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held