Belt game 18,034 · September 17, 1997
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Detroit Tigers 6–2 at home to start reign 8,487 of the MLB belt, the 492nd for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since September 14, 1997, with 1 defense over 3 days.
New York Yankees held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on September 18, 1997.
8,487Reign number
492Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held