Belt game 13,843 · August 13, 1971
Oakland Athletics take the belt
Oakland Athletics beat New York Yankees 5–2 on the road to start reign 6,477 of the MLB belt, the 398th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since August 12, 1971, with 1 defense over 1 days.
Oakland Athletics held it for 4 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Texas Rangers on August 17, 1971.
6,477Reign number
398Team's reign
2Defenses
4Days held