Belt game 4,026 · July 18, 1908
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Cleveland Naps 3–1 at home to start reign 1,788 of the MLB belt, the 5th for the franchise.
Cleveland Naps had held it since July 17, 1908, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Washington Senators held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on July 21, 1908.
1,788Reign number
5Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held