Belt game 18,898 · April 30, 2003
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Seattle Mariners 8–5 at home to start reign 8,917 of the MLB belt, the 518th for the franchise.
Seattle Mariners had held it since April 27, 2003, with 1 defense over 3 days.
New York Yankees held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Athletics on May 3, 2003.
8,917Reign number
518Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held