Belt game 8,555 · June 6, 1938
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Cleveland Indians 5–4 at home to start reign 3,933 of the MLB belt, the 196th for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since June 2, 1938, with 3 defenses over 4 days.
Washington Senators held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on June 7, 1938.
3,933Reign number
196Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held