Belt game 8,568 · June 19, 1938
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Detroit Tigers 10–6 on the road to start reign 3,941 of the MLB belt, the 199th for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since June 17, 1938, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Washington Senators held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Chicago White Sox on June 22, 1938.
3,941Reign number
199Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held