Belt game 11,944 · September 26, 1959
Baltimore Orioles take the belt
Baltimore Orioles beat New York Yankees 7–2 on the road to start reign 5,536 of the MLB belt, the 314th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since September 19, 1959, with 4 defenses over 7 days.
Baltimore Orioles held it for 207 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Minnesota Twins on April 20, 1960.
5,536Reign number
314Team's reign
2Defenses
207Days held