Belt game 8,755 · July 23, 1939
Cleveland Indians take the belt
Cleveland Indians beat Washington Senators 11–2 at home to start reign 4,026 of the MLB belt, the 260th for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since July 22, 1939, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Cleveland Indians held it for 5 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Minnesota Twins on July 28, 1939.
4,026Reign number
260Team's reign
3Defenses
5Days held