Belt game 8,761 · July 30, 1939
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Cleveland Indians 5–2 at home to start reign 4,029 of the MLB belt, the 213th for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since July 29, 1939, with 0 defenses over 1 day.
Washington Senators held it for 10 days and 7 defenses, then lost it to New York Yankees on August 9, 1939.
4,029Reign number
213Team's reign
7Defenses
10Days held