Belt game 6,482 · August 17, 1924
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Detroit Tigers 8–1 at home to start reign 2,949 of the MLB belt, the 75th for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since August 15, 1924, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Washington Senators held it for 9 days and 7 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on August 26, 1924.
2,949Reign number
75Team's reign
7Defenses
9Days held