Belt game 8,899 · July 5, 1940
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat New York Yankees 6–3 at home to start reign 4,099 of the MLB belt, the 212th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since July 4, 1940, with 1 defense over 1 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to New York Yankees on July 7, 1940.
4,099Reign number
212Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held