Belt game 5,317 · September 8, 1916
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat New York Yankees 8–2 at home to start reign 2,386 of the MLB belt, the 19th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since September 7, 1916, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Yankees on September 9, 1916.
2,386Reign number
19Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held