Belt game 5,311 · September 2, 1916
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Philadelphia Athletics 7–6 at home to start reign 2,384 of the MLB belt, the 21st for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics had held it since September 1, 1916, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Washington Senators held it for 5 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to New York Yankees on September 7, 1916.
2,384Reign number
21Team's reign
4Defenses
5Days held