Belt game 8,846 · May 11, 1940
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Philadelphia Athletics 9–6 on the road to start reign 4,069 of the MLB belt, the 221st for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics had held it since May 10, 1940, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Washington Senators held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Athletics on May 12, 1940.
4,069Reign number
221Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held