Belt game 8,906 · July 14, 1940
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Cleveland Indians 6–5 at home to start reign 4,103 of the MLB belt, the 225th for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since July 11, 1940, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
Washington Senators held it for 5 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Chicago White Sox on July 19, 1940.
4,103Reign number
225Team's reign
4Defenses
5Days held