Belt game 12,246 · September 9, 1961
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Baltimore Orioles 6–2 on the road to start reign 5,692 of the MLB belt, the 7th for the franchise.
Baltimore Orioles had held it since September 3, 1961, with 6 defenses over 6 days.
Washington Senators held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on September 10, 1961.
5,692Reign number
7Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held