Belt game 5,611 · September 2, 1918
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Philadelphia Athletics 8–3 at home to start reign 2,533 of the MLB belt, the 31st for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics had held it since August 31, 1918, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Washington Senators held it for 234 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Athletics on April 24, 1919.
2,533Reign number
31Team's reign
1Defenses
234Days held