Belt game 8,957 · September 4, 1940
Boston Red Sox take the belt
Boston Red Sox beat Philadelphia Athletics 6–5 at home to start reign 4,120 of the MLB belt, the 222nd for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics had held it since September 2, 1940, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Boston Red Sox held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to New York Yankees on September 7, 1940.
4,120Reign number
222Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held