Belt game 12,206 · August 2, 1961
Baltimore Orioles take the belt
Baltimore Orioles beat Minnesota Twins 4–3 at home to start reign 5,669 of the MLB belt, the 334th for the franchise.
Minnesota Twins had held it since July 28, 1961, with 3 defenses over 5 days.
Baltimore Orioles held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Los Angeles Angels on August 4, 1961.
5,669Reign number
334Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held