Belt game 5,419 · July 17, 1917
Chicago White Sox take the belt
Chicago White Sox beat Washington Senators 5–0 at home to start reign 2,436 of the MLB belt, the 45th for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since July 15, 1917, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Chicago White Sox held it for 2 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on July 19, 1917.
2,436Reign number
45Team's reign
3Defenses
2Days held