Belt game 12,510 · July 15, 1963
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Detroit Tigers 11–6 at home to start reign 5,828 of the MLB belt, the 18th for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since July 12, 1963, with 0 defenses over 3 days.
Washington Senators held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Chicago White Sox on July 17, 1963.
5,828Reign number
18Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held