Belt game 18,009 · August 22, 1997
New York Mets take the belt
New York Mets beat San Diego Padres 9–8 at home to start reign 8,473 of the MLB belt, the 136th for the franchise.
San Diego Padres had held it since August 21, 1997, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Mets held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to San Diego Padres on August 24, 1997.
8,473Reign number
136Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held