Belt game 10,980 · August 23, 1953
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Philadelphia Athletics 4–0 at home to start reign 5,070 of the MLB belt, the 336th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics had held it since August 22, 1953, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Yankees held it for 4 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on August 27, 1953.
5,070Reign number
336Team's reign
2Defenses
4Days held