Belt game 18,253 · May 26, 1999
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Boston Red Sox 8–3 at home to start reign 8,600 of the MLB belt, the 500th for the franchise.
Boston Red Sox had held it since May 21, 1999, with 3 defenses over 5 days.
New York Yankees held it for 5 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on May 31, 1999.
8,600Reign number
500Team's reign
4Defenses
5Days held