Belt game 8,895 · July 2, 1940
Boston Red Sox take the belt
Boston Red Sox beat Philadelphia Athletics 15–9 at home to start reign 4,097 of the MLB belt, the 220th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics had held it since June 30, 1940, with 2 defenses over 2 days.
Boston Red Sox held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to New York Yankees on July 4, 1940.
4,097Reign number
220Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held