Belt game 10,983 · August 27, 1953
Cleveland Indians take the belt
Cleveland Indians beat New York Yankees 4–2 at home to start reign 5,071 of the MLB belt, the 331st for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since August 23, 1953, with 2 defenses over 4 days.
Cleveland Indians held it for 4 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on August 31, 1953.
5,071Reign number
331Team's reign
4Defenses
4Days held
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