Belt game 12,222 · August 18, 1961
Cleveland Indians take the belt
Cleveland Indians beat New York Yankees 5–1 at home to start reign 5,678 of the MLB belt, the 416th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since August 16, 1961, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Cleveland Indians held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Yankees on August 19, 1961.
5,678Reign number
416Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held
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