Belt game 8,865 · June 4, 1940
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Cleveland Indians 7–2 at home to start reign 4,082 of the MLB belt, the 222nd for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since June 3, 1940, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Washington Senators held it for 0 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on June 4, 1940.
4,082Reign number
222Team's reign
0Defenses
0Days held