Belt game 16,482 · May 6, 1988
Texas Rangers take the belt
Texas Rangers beat New York Yankees 7–6 at home to start reign 7,735 of the MLB belt, the 42nd for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since May 2, 1988, with 3 defenses over 4 days.
Texas Rangers held it for 9 days and 7 defenses, then lost it to Kansas City Royals on May 15, 1988.
7,735Reign number
42Team's reign
7Defenses
9Days held