Belt game 5,409 · July 5, 1917
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Washington Senators 5–4 at home to start reign 2,429 of the MLB belt, the 25th for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since July 2, 1917, with 3 defenses over 3 days.
New York Yankees held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on July 7, 1917.
2,429Reign number
25Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held