Belt game 8,691 · May 18, 1939
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat Cleveland Indians 4–3 at home to start reign 3,997 of the MLB belt, the 198th for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since May 13, 1939, with 2 defenses over 5 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 4 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on May 22, 1939.
3,997Reign number
198Team's reign
3Defenses
4Days held