Belt game 8,847 · May 12, 1940
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat Washington Senators 4–2 at home to start reign 4,070 of the MLB belt, the 207th for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since May 11, 1940, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 6 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on May 18, 1940.
4,070Reign number
207Team's reign
1Defenses
6Days held