Belt game 8,752 · July 20, 1939
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Detroit Tigers 8–7 on the road to start reign 4,023 of the MLB belt, the 210th for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since July 19, 1939, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Washington Senators held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on July 21, 1939.
4,023Reign number
210Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held