Belt game 5,363 · May 15, 1917
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Detroit Tigers 11–5 on the road to start reign 2,411 of the MLB belt, the 22nd for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since May 13, 1917, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Washington Senators held it for 5 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on May 20, 1917.
2,411Reign number
22Team's reign
4Defenses
5Days held