Belt game 12,395 · August 26, 1962
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Detroit Tigers 5–2 on the road to start reign 5,773 of the MLB belt, the 12th for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since August 23, 1962, with 3 defenses over 3 days.
Washington Senators held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on August 29, 1962.
5,773Reign number
12Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held