Belt game 7,979 · July 6, 1934
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat New York Yankees 9–8 on the road to start reign 3,653 of the MLB belt, the 162nd for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since July 4, 1934, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Washington Senators held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Yankees on July 7, 1934.
3,653Reign number
162Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held