Belt game 8,836 · April 30, 1940
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Detroit Tigers 9–4 at home to start reign 4,061 of the MLB belt, the 219th for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since April 29, 1940, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Washington Senators held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on May 1, 1940.
4,061Reign number
219Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held