Belt game 5,402 · June 29, 1917
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat Washington Senators 4–3 at home to start reign 2,427 of the MLB belt, the 26th for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since June 26, 1917, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Minnesota Twins on July 2, 1917.
2,427Reign number
26Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held