Belt game 8,911 · July 19, 1940
Chicago White Sox take the belt
Chicago White Sox beat Washington Senators 9–1 on the road to start reign 4,104 of the MLB belt, the 266th for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since July 14, 1940, with 4 defenses over 5 days.
Chicago White Sox held it for 7 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to New York Yankees on July 26, 1940.
4,104Reign number
266Team's reign
6Defenses
7Days held