Belt game 8,009 · August 7, 1934
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat New York Yankees 6–3 at home to start reign 3,670 of the MLB belt, the 165th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since August 2, 1934, with 4 defenses over 5 days.
Washington Senators held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Athletics on August 10, 1934.
3,670Reign number
165Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held