Belt game 8,927 · August 4, 1940
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Chicago White Sox 4–3 on the road to start reign 4,111 of the MLB belt, the 226th for the franchise.
Chicago White Sox had held it since August 1, 1940, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
Washington Senators held it for 4 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Athletics on August 8, 1940.
4,111Reign number
226Team's reign
2Defenses
4Days held