Belt game 5,440 · August 6, 1917
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Detroit Tigers 5–3 at home to start reign 2,445 of the MLB belt, the 31st for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since August 3, 1917, with 1 defense over 3 days.
New York Yankees held it for 2 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on August 8, 1917.
2,445Reign number
31Team's reign
2Defenses
2Days held