Belt game 5,250 · July 5, 1916
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Washington Senators 9–1 on the road to start reign 2,354 of the MLB belt, the 18th for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since July 4, 1916, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Yankees held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Chicago White Sox on July 8, 1916.
2,354Reign number
18Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held