Belt game 5,405 · July 2, 1917
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Philadelphia Athletics 6–0 on the road to start reign 2,428 of the MLB belt, the 27th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics had held it since June 29, 1917, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
Washington Senators held it for 3 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to New York Yankees on July 5, 1917.
2,428Reign number
27Team's reign
3Defenses
3Days held