Belt game 8,770 · August 10, 1939
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat New York Yankees 7–5 at home to start reign 4,031 of the MLB belt, the 214th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since August 9, 1939, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Washington Senators held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on August 12, 1939.
4,031Reign number
214Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held