Belt game 8,882 · June 21, 1940
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat St. Louis Browns 1–0 on the road to start reign 4,092 of the MLB belt, the 224th for the franchise.
St. Louis Browns had held it since June 16, 1940, with 5 defenses over 5 days.
Washington Senators held it for 2 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on June 23, 1940.
4,092Reign number
224Team's reign
2Defenses
2Days held