Belt game 16,026 · June 16, 1985
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Detroit Tigers 2–1 at home to start reign 7,501 of the MLB belt, the 459th for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since June 8, 1985, with 5 defenses over 8 days.
New York Yankees held it for 4 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on June 20, 1985.
7,501Reign number
459Team's reign
3Defenses
4Days held