Belt game 12,105 · April 22, 1961
Baltimore Orioles take the belt
Baltimore Orioles beat New York Yankees 5–3 at home to start reign 5,619 of the MLB belt, the 328th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since April 15, 1961, with 4 defenses over 7 days.
Baltimore Orioles held it for 2 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on April 24, 1961.
5,619Reign number
328Team's reign
2Defenses
2Days held