Belt game 5,546 · June 26, 1918
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Boston Red Sox 3–1 at home to start reign 2,499 of the MLB belt, the 35th for the franchise.
Boston Red Sox had held it since June 25, 1918, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Yankees held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Athletics on June 29, 1918.
2,499Reign number
35Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held