Belt game 5,550 · July 1, 1918
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Philadelphia Athletics 9–2 on the road to start reign 2,501 of the MLB belt, the 36th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics had held it since June 29, 1918, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
New York Yankees held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Athletics on July 2, 1918.
2,501Reign number
36Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held