Belt game 8,599 · August 1, 1938
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Cleveland Indians 11–8 on the road to start reign 3,956 of the MLB belt, the 202nd for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since July 25, 1938, with 4 defenses over 7 days.
Washington Senators held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on August 3, 1938.
3,956Reign number
202Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held