Belt game 12,218 · August 13, 1961
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Washington Senators 9–4 on the road to start reign 5,675 of the MLB belt, the 422nd for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since August 12, 1961, with 1 defense over 1 days.
New York Yankees held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Chicago White Sox on August 15, 1961.
5,675Reign number
422Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held