Belt game 9,166 · May 8, 1942
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat Boston Red Sox 2–1 at home to start reign 4,214 of the MLB belt, the 233rd for the franchise.
Boston Red Sox had held it since May 3, 1942, with 3 defenses over 5 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 6 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Chicago White Sox on May 14, 1942.
4,214Reign number
233Team's reign
4Defenses
6Days held