Belt game 9,188 · May 31, 1942
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat New York Yankees 4–2 at home to start reign 4,221 of the MLB belt, the 234th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since May 29, 1942, with 3 defenses over 2 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on June 2, 1942.
4,221Reign number
234Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held