Belt game 10,940 · July 12, 1953
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat Boston Red Sox 4–1 on the road to start reign 5,053 of the MLB belt, the 286th for the franchise.
Boston Red Sox had held it since July 9, 1953, with 3 defenses over 3 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 4 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on July 16, 1953.
5,053Reign number
286Team's reign
0Defenses
4Days held