Belt game 5,653 · June 17, 1919
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Detroit Tigers 2–1 at home to start reign 2,556 of the MLB belt, the 33rd for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since June 15, 1919, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Washington Senators held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Chicago White Sox on June 19, 1919.
2,556Reign number
33Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held