Belt game 8,549 · May 30, 1938
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat Washington Senators 9–1 at home to start reign 3,931 of the MLB belt, the 192nd for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since May 28, 1938, with 2 defenses over 2 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on June 2, 1938.
3,931Reign number
192Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held