Belt game 12,144 · June 1, 1961
Boston Red Sox take the belt
Boston Red Sox beat New York Yankees 7–5 at home to start reign 5,641 of the MLB belt, the 357th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since May 30, 1961, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Boston Red Sox held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on June 3, 1961.
5,641Reign number
357Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held