Belt game 10,968 · August 12, 1953
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Washington Senators 22–1 on the road to start reign 5,064 of the MLB belt, the 333rd for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since August 9, 1953, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
New York Yankees held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Athletics on August 15, 1953.
5,064Reign number
333Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held