Belt game 8,753 · July 21, 1939
Cleveland Indians take the belt
Cleveland Indians beat Washington Senators 5–2 at home to start reign 4,024 of the MLB belt, the 259th for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since July 20, 1939, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Cleveland Indians held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Minnesota Twins on July 22, 1939.
4,024Reign number
259Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held