Belt game 12,247 · September 10, 1961
Baltimore Orioles take the belt
Baltimore Orioles beat Washington Senators 3–2 at home to start reign 5,693 of the MLB belt, the 340th for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since September 9, 1961, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Baltimore Orioles held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on September 13, 1961.
5,693Reign number
340Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held