Belt game 12,150 · June 6, 1961
Boston Red Sox take the belt
Boston Red Sox beat Kansas City Athletics 5–3 at home to start reign 5,645 of the MLB belt, the 359th for the franchise.
Kansas City Athletics had held it since June 5, 1961, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Boston Red Sox held it for 3 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Los Angeles Angels on June 9, 1961.
5,645Reign number
359Team's reign
4Defenses
3Days held