Belt game 5,199 · May 6, 1916
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat Washington Senators 4–1 at home to start reign 2,329 of the MLB belt, the 15th for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since April 29, 1916, with 3 defenses over 7 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on May 9, 1916.
2,329Reign number
15Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held