Belt game 12,111 · April 27, 1961
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Cleveland Indians 4–3 at home to start reign 5,623 of the MLB belt, the 411th for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since April 26, 1961, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Yankees held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Texas Rangers on April 30, 1961.
5,623Reign number
411Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held