Belt game 8,845 · May 10, 1940
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat Washington Senators 8–7 at home to start reign 4,068 of the MLB belt, the 206th for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since May 9, 1940, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Minnesota Twins on May 11, 1940.
4,068Reign number
206Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held