Belt game 9,293 · September 16, 1942
Cleveland Indians take the belt
Cleveland Indians beat Washington Senators 5–1 at home to start reign 4,280 of the MLB belt, the 295th for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since September 14, 1942, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Cleveland Indians held it for 4 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on September 20, 1942.
4,280Reign number
295Team's reign
2Defenses
4Days held