Belt game 9,444 · September 17, 1943
Washington Senators take the belt
Washington Senators beat New York Yankees 6–3 at home to start reign 4,355 of the MLB belt, the 261st for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since September 9, 1943, with 7 defenses over 8 days.
Washington Senators held it for 5 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on September 22, 1943.
4,355Reign number
261Team's reign
3Defenses
5Days held