Belt game 10,988 · August 31, 1953
Boston Red Sox take the belt
Boston Red Sox beat Cleveland Indians 6–4 on the road to start reign 5,072 of the MLB belt, the 296th for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since August 27, 1953, with 4 defenses over 4 days.
Boston Red Sox held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on September 1, 1953.
5,072Reign number
296Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held