Belt game 16,798 · October 14, 1989 · playoffs
Oakland Athletics take the belt
Oakland Athletics beat San Francisco Giants 5–0 at home to start reign 7,885 of the MLB belt, the 432nd for the franchise.
San Francisco Giants had held it since October 7, 1989, with 2 defenses over 7 days.
Oakland Athletics held it for 179 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Minnesota Twins on April 11, 1990.
7,885Reign number
432Team's reign
5Defenses
179Days held