Belt game 10,943 · July 18, 1953
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat Cleveland Indians 9–3 on the road to start reign 5,055 of the MLB belt, the 287th for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since July 16, 1953, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on July 19, 1953.
5,055Reign number
287Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held