Belt game 8,809 · September 16, 1939
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat St. Louis Browns 4–0 at home to start reign 4,048 of the MLB belt, the 217th for the franchise.
St. Louis Browns had held it since September 15, 1939, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Washington Senators held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on September 17, 1939.
4,048Reign number
217Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held