Belt game 5,297 · August 21, 1916
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Chicago White Sox 6–2 at home to start reign 2,374 of the MLB belt, the 19th for the franchise.
Chicago White Sox had held it since August 17, 1916, with 2 defenses over 4 days.
New York Yankees held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on August 24, 1916.
2,374Reign number
19Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held