Belt game 8,811 · September 18, 1939
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Detroit Tigers 4–2 at home to start reign 4,050 of the MLB belt, the 218th for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since September 17, 1939, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Washington Senators held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on September 20, 1939.
4,050Reign number
218Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held