Belt game 5,579 · August 1, 1918
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat Cleveland Indians 4–0 on the road to start reign 2,513 of the MLB belt, the 34th for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since July 26, 1918, with 5 defenses over 6 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Chicago White Sox on August 3, 1918.
2,513Reign number
34Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held