Belt game 19,008 · September 1, 2003
Boston Red Sox take the belt
Boston Red Sox beat Philadelphia Phillies 13–9 on the road to start reign 8,974 of the MLB belt, the 498th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Phillies had held it since August 29, 2003, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
Boston Red Sox held it for 6 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to New York Yankees on September 7, 2003.
8,974Reign number
498Team's reign
4Defenses
6Days held