Belt game 10,863 · April 22, 1953
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat Washington Senators 7–4 on the road to start reign 5,025 of the MLB belt, the 281st for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since April 21, 1953, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on April 25, 1953.
5,025Reign number
281Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held