Belt game 9,219 · July 1, 1942
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat New York Yankees 5–4 at home to start reign 4,243 of the MLB belt, the 240th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since June 30, 1942, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Minnesota Twins on July 3, 1942.
4,243Reign number
240Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held