Belt game 5,486 · September 30, 1917
Cleveland Indians take the belt
Cleveland Indians beat Washington Senators 2–1 at home to start reign 2,465 of the MLB belt, the 35th for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since September 29, 1917, with 1 defense over 1 days.
Cleveland Indians held it for 203 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on April 21, 1918.
2,465Reign number
35Team's reign
2Defenses
203Days held