Belt game 11,906 · August 16, 1959
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Boston Red Sox 4–2 at home to start reign 5,524 of the MLB belt, the 401st for the franchise.
Boston Red Sox had held it since August 12, 1959, with 3 defenses over 4 days.
New York Yankees held it for 4 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on August 20, 1959.
5,524Reign number
401Team's reign
2Defenses
4Days held