Belt game 8,861 · June 1, 1940
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat Cleveland Indians 6–1 at home to start reign 4,078 of the MLB belt, the 208th for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since May 29, 1940, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on June 2, 1940.
4,078Reign number
208Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held