Belt game 6,526 · April 14, 1925
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat Boston Red Sox 9–8 at home to start reign 2,971 of the MLB belt, the 76th for the franchise.
Boston Red Sox had held it since September 30, 1924, with 0 defenses over 196 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on April 17, 1925.
2,971Reign number
76Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held