Belt game 4,051 · August 18, 1908
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat Chicago White Sox 7–2 at home to start reign 1,798 of the MLB belt, the 12th for the franchise.
Chicago White Sox had held it since August 15, 1908, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 4 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on August 22, 1908.
1,798Reign number
12Team's reign
3Defenses
4Days held