Belt game 5,594 · August 17, 1918
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat Detroit Tigers 8–3 at home to start reign 2,524 of the MLB belt, the 37th for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since August 16, 1918, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 6 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Chicago White Sox on August 23, 1918.
2,524Reign number
37Team's reign
4Defenses
6Days held