Belt game 9,220 · July 3, 1942
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat Philadelphia Athletics 4–0 at home to start reign 4,244 of the MLB belt, the 247th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics had held it since July 1, 1942, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Washington Senators held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Athletics on July 4, 1942.
4,244Reign number
247Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held