Belt game 4,007 · June 26, 1908
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat New York Highlanders 6–2 at home to start reign 1,781 of the MLB belt, the 11th for the franchise.
New York Highlanders had held it since June 25, 1908, with 0 defenses over 1 day.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 8 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on July 4, 1908.
1,781Reign number
11Team's reign
6Defenses
8Days held