Belt game 18,157 · August 2, 1998
Seattle Mariners take the belt
Seattle Mariners beat New York Yankees 6–3 at home to start reign 8,549 of the MLB belt, the 51st for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since July 30, 1998, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
Seattle Mariners held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on August 4, 1998.
8,549Reign number
51Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held