Belt game 10,893 · May 27, 1953
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat Boston Red Sox 4–3 at home to start reign 5,037 of the MLB belt, the 283rd for the franchise.
Boston Red Sox had held it since May 25, 1953, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to New York Yankees on May 29, 1953.
5,037Reign number
283Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held