Belt game 12,257 · September 24, 1961
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Minnesota Twins 4–1 on the road to start reign 5,700 of the MLB belt, the 9th for the franchise.
Minnesota Twins had held it since September 23, 1961, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Washington Senators held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Los Angeles Angels on September 27, 1961.
5,700Reign number
9Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held