Belt game 18,339 · August 31, 1999
Oakland Athletics take the belt
Oakland Athletics beat New York Yankees 3–2 on the road to start reign 8,637 of the MLB belt, the 465th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since August 27, 1999, with 3 defenses over 4 days.
Oakland Athletics held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to New York Yankees on September 2, 1999.
8,637Reign number
465Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held