Belt game 12,255 · September 23, 1961
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Minnesota Twins 6–4 on the road to start reign 5,698 of the MLB belt, the 8th for the franchise.
Minnesota Twins had held it since September 17, 1961, with 3 defenses over 6 days.
Washington Senators held it for 0 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Minnesota Twins on September 23, 1961.
5,698Reign number
8Team's reign
0Defenses
0Days held