Belt game 19,037 · March 31, 2004
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Tampa Bay Devil Rays 12–1 on the road to start reign 8,985 of the MLB belt, the 521st for the franchise.
Tampa Bay Devil Rays had held it since September 27, 2003, with 2 defenses over 186 days.
New York Yankees held it for 6 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Tampa Bay Rays on April 6, 2004.
8,985Reign number
521Team's reign
0Defenses
6Days held