Belt game 10,970 · August 15, 1953
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat New York Yankees 9–8 at home to start reign 5,065 of the MLB belt, the 288th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since August 12, 1953, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Yankees on August 16, 1953.
5,065Reign number
288Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held