Belt game 8,868 · June 6, 1940
Cleveland Indians take the belt
Cleveland Indians beat Washington Senators 5–4 on the road to start reign 4,085 of the MLB belt, the 273rd for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since June 5, 1940, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Cleveland Indians held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Yankees on June 7, 1940.
4,085Reign number
273Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held