Belt game 18,131 · July 3, 1998
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Baltimore Orioles 3–2 at home to start reign 8,538 of the MLB belt, the 493rd for the franchise.
Baltimore Orioles had held it since July 2, 1998, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Yankees held it for 10 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on July 13, 1998.
8,538Reign number
493Team's reign
6Defenses
10Days held