Belt game 13,728 · April 5, 1971
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Oakland Athletics 8–0 at home to start reign 6,417 of the MLB belt, the 30th for the franchise.
Oakland Athletics had held it since October 1, 1970, with 0 defenses over 186 days.
Washington Senators held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on April 7, 1971.
6,417Reign number
30Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held