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Belt game 10,848 · September 20, 1952

New York Yankees take the belt

New York Yankees beat Philadelphia Athletics 2–0 at home to start reign 5,020 of the MLB belt, the 324th for the franchise.

Philadelphia Athletics had held it since September 19, 1952, with 0 defenses over 1 day.

New York Yankees held it for 8 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Athletics on September 28, 1952.

5,020Reign number
324Team's reign
6Defenses
8Days held

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