Belt game 5,621 · May 6, 1919
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat New York Yankees 3–2 at home to start reign 2,540 of the MLB belt, the 44th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since May 5, 1919, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Yankees on May 8, 1919.
2,540Reign number
44Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held