Belt game 18,546 · April 15, 2001
Boston Red Sox take the belt
Boston Red Sox beat New York Yankees 5–4 at home to start reign 8,741 of the MLB belt, the 496th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since April 14, 2001, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Boston Red Sox held it for 5 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to New York Yankees on April 20, 2001.
8,741Reign number
496Team's reign
4Defenses
5Days held