Belt game 5,249 · July 4, 1916
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat New York Yankees 6–4 at home to start reign 2,353 of the MLB belt, the 17th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since June 27, 1916, with 6 defenses over 7 days.
Washington Senators held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Yankees on July 5, 1916.
2,353Reign number
17Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held