Belt game 10,861 · April 19, 1953
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat New York Yankees 3–0 at home to start reign 5,023 of the MLB belt, the 280th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since April 15, 1953, with 3 defenses over 4 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Minnesota Twins on April 21, 1953.
5,023Reign number
280Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held