Belt game 8,813 · September 20, 1939
Cleveland Indians take the belt
Cleveland Indians beat Washington Senators 7–2 on the road to start reign 4,051 of the MLB belt, the 263rd for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since September 18, 1939, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Cleveland Indians held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on September 23, 1939.
4,051Reign number
263Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held