Belt game 5,551 · July 2, 1918
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat New York Yankees 5–0 at home to start reign 2,502 of the MLB belt, the 32nd for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since July 1, 1918, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on July 4, 1918.
2,502Reign number
32Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held