Belt game 9,005 · May 12, 1941
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Philadelphia Athletics 5–1 at home to start reign 4,140 of the MLB belt, the 228th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics had held it since May 10, 1941, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Washington Senators held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on May 15, 1941.
4,140Reign number
228Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held