Belt game 8,892 · June 30, 1940
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat New York Yankees 3–2 on the road to start reign 4,096 of the MLB belt, the 211th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since June 28, 1940, with 2 defenses over 2 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 2 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on July 2, 1940.
4,096Reign number
211Team's reign
2Defenses
2Days held