Belt game 10,895 · May 29, 1953
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Philadelphia Athletics 12–7 on the road to start reign 5,038 of the MLB belt, the 327th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics had held it since May 27, 1953, with 1 defense over 2 days.
New York Yankees held it for 18 days and 15 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on June 16, 1953.
5,038Reign number
327Team's reign
15Defenses
18Days held