Belt game 10,866 · April 25, 1953
Boston Red Sox take the belt
Boston Red Sox beat Philadelphia Athletics 4–3 at home to start reign 5,026 of the MLB belt, the 288th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics had held it since April 22, 1953, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
Boston Red Sox held it for 8 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on May 3, 1953.
5,026Reign number
288Team's reign
5Defenses
8Days held