Belt game 5,394 · June 22, 1917
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Philadelphia Athletics 6–5 at home to start reign 2,422 of the MLB belt, the 24th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics had held it since June 21, 1917, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Washington Senators held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on June 23, 1917.
2,422Reign number
24Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held