Belt game 10,976 · August 19, 1953
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Washington Senators 2–0 at home to start reign 5,068 of the MLB belt, the 335th for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since August 18, 1953, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Yankees held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Athletics on August 22, 1953.
5,068Reign number
335Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held