Belt game 8,759 · July 28, 1939
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Cleveland Indians 2–0 at home to start reign 4,027 of the MLB belt, the 212th for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since July 23, 1939, with 3 defenses over 5 days.
Washington Senators held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on July 29, 1939.
4,027Reign number
212Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held