Belt game 8,956 · September 2, 1940
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat New York Yankees 3–0 on the road to start reign 4,119 of the MLB belt, the 216th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since August 25, 1940, with 7 defenses over 8 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on September 4, 1940.
4,119Reign number
216Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held