Belt game 13,850 · August 21, 1971
Kansas City Royals take the belt
Kansas City Royals beat Washington Senators 8–5 at home to start reign 6,479 of the MLB belt, the 16th for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since August 17, 1971, with 3 defenses over 4 days.
Kansas City Royals held it for 5 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on August 26, 1971.
6,479Reign number
16Team's reign
3Defenses
5Days held