Belt game 12,239 · September 3, 1961
Baltimore Orioles take the belt
Baltimore Orioles beat Cleveland Indians 1–0 at home to start reign 5,691 of the MLB belt, the 339th for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since September 2, 1961, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Baltimore Orioles held it for 6 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Texas Rangers on September 9, 1961.
5,691Reign number
339Team's reign
6Defenses
6Days held