Belt game 8,617 · August 18, 1938
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat New York Yankees 6–3 at home to start reign 3,964 of the MLB belt, the 205th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since August 12, 1938, with 6 defenses over 6 days.
Washington Senators held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on August 19, 1938.
3,964Reign number
205Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held