Belt game 8,323 · August 16, 1936
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat New York Yankees 2–1 at home to start reign 3,818 of the MLB belt, the 179th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since August 15, 1936, with 1 defense over 1 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on August 18, 1936.
3,818Reign number
179Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held