Belt game 8,341 · September 3, 1936
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Detroit Tigers 3–1 at home to start reign 3,827 of the MLB belt, the 181st for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since August 30, 1936, with 2 defenses over 4 days.
Washington Senators held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Athletics on September 5, 1936.
3,827Reign number
181Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held