Belt game 8,737 · July 4, 1939
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat New York Yankees 3–2 on the road to start reign 4,017 of the MLB belt, the 208th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since July 2, 1939, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Washington Senators held it for 0 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Yankees on July 4, 1939.
4,017Reign number
208Team's reign
0Defenses
0Days held