Belt game 8,885 · June 23, 1940
St. Louis Browns take the belt
St. Louis Browns beat Washington Senators 3–2 at home to start reign 4,093 of the MLB belt, the 213th for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since June 21, 1940, with 2 defenses over 2 days.
St. Louis Browns held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Athletics on June 26, 1940.
4,093Reign number
213Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held