Belt game 10,872 · May 3, 1953
St. Louis Browns take the belt
St. Louis Browns beat Boston Red Sox 6–5 at home to start reign 5,027 of the MLB belt, the 261st for the franchise.
Boston Red Sox had held it since April 25, 1953, with 5 defenses over 8 days.
St. Louis Browns held it for 5 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on May 8, 1953.
5,027Reign number
261Team's reign
2Defenses
5Days held