Belt game 8,867 · June 5, 1940
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Cleveland Indians 6–1 at home to start reign 4,084 of the MLB belt, the 223rd for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since June 4, 1940, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Washington Senators held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on June 6, 1940.
4,084Reign number
223Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held