Belt game 8,844 · May 9, 1940
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Chicago White Sox 8–4 at home to start reign 4,067 of the MLB belt, the 220th for the franchise.
Chicago White Sox had held it since May 7, 1940, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Washington Senators held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Athletics on May 10, 1940.
4,067Reign number
220Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held