Belt game 5,668 · July 2, 1919
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat New York Yankees 6–4 at home to start reign 2,565 of the MLB belt, the 35th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since June 30, 1919, with 2 defenses over 2 days.
Washington Senators held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to New York Yankees on July 4, 1919.
2,565Reign number
35Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held