Belt game 5,516 · May 25, 1918
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Cleveland Indians 2–1 at home to start reign 2,479 of the MLB belt, the 32nd for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since May 21, 1918, with 2 defenses over 4 days.
New York Yankees held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on May 28, 1918.
2,479Reign number
32Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held