Belt game 18,146 · July 20, 1998
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Detroit Tigers 4–3 at home to start reign 8,544 of the MLB belt, the 495th for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since July 19, 1998, with 1 defense over 1 days.
New York Yankees held it for 5 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Chicago White Sox on July 25, 1998.
8,544Reign number
495Team's reign
3Defenses
5Days held