Belt game 12,270 · April 21, 1962
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Cleveland Indians 3–1 at home to start reign 5,707 of the MLB belt, the 426th for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since April 17, 1962, with 0 defenses over 4 days.
New York Yankees held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on April 22, 1962.
5,707Reign number
426Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held