Belt game 10,826 · August 28, 1952
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat Boston Red Sox 6–4 at home to start reign 5,012 of the MLB belt, the 276th for the franchise.
Boston Red Sox had held it since August 23, 1952, with 4 defenses over 5 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on August 31, 1952.
5,012Reign number
276Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held