Belt game 10,979 · August 22, 1953
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat New York Yankees 10–4 on the road to start reign 5,069 of the MLB belt, the 289th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since August 19, 1953, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Yankees on August 23, 1953.
5,069Reign number
289Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held