Belt game 10,971 · August 16, 1953
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Philadelphia Athletics 8–0 on the road to start reign 5,066 of the MLB belt, the 334th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics had held it since August 15, 1953, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Yankees held it for 2 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Minnesota Twins on August 18, 1953.
5,066Reign number
334Team's reign
3Defenses
2Days held