Belt game 8,903 · July 11, 1940
Cleveland Indians take the belt
Cleveland Indians beat Philadelphia Athletics 8–5 on the road to start reign 4,102 of the MLB belt, the 275th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics had held it since July 7, 1940, with 0 defenses over 4 days.
Cleveland Indians held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Minnesota Twins on July 14, 1940.
4,102Reign number
275Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held
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