Belt game 19,025 · September 18, 2003
Boston Red Sox take the belt
Boston Red Sox beat Tampa Bay Devil Rays 4–3 at home to start reign 8,979 of the MLB belt, the 500th for the franchise.
Tampa Bay Devil Rays had held it since September 17, 2003, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Boston Red Sox held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on September 20, 2003.
8,979Reign number
500Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held