Belt game 10,698 · September 23, 1951
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat Washington Senators 12–4 at home to start reign 4,948 of the MLB belt, the 262nd for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since September 22, 1951, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 7 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Minnesota Twins on September 30, 1951.
4,948Reign number
262Team's reign
3Defenses
7Days held