Belt game 19,213 · April 3, 2005
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Boston Red Sox 9–2 at home to start reign 9,071 of the MLB belt, the 531st for the franchise.
Boston Red Sox had held it since October 23, 2004, with 3 defenses over 162 days.
New York Yankees held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on April 6, 2005.
9,071Reign number
531Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held