Belt game 10,687 · September 9, 1951
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat Boston Red Sox 10–4 at home to start reign 4,942 of the MLB belt, the 259th for the franchise.
Boston Red Sox had held it since September 8, 1951, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on September 11, 1951.
4,942Reign number
259Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held