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Belt game 6,999 · May 4, 1928

Philadelphia Athletics take the belt

Philadelphia Athletics beat Detroit Tigers 10–5 at home to start reign 3,180 of the MLB belt, the 101st for the franchise.

Detroit Tigers had held it since May 1, 1928, with 1 defense over 3 days.

Philadelphia Athletics held it for 8 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on May 12, 1928.

3,180Reign number
101Team's reign
5Defenses
8Days held

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