Belt game 18,139 · July 14, 1998
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Cleveland Indians 7–1 on the road to start reign 8,540 of the MLB belt, the 494th for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since July 13, 1998, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Yankees held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on July 16, 1998.
8,540Reign number
494Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held