Belt game 5,616 · April 30, 1919
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Philadelphia Athletics 5–3 at home to start reign 2,537 of the MLB belt, the 39th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics had held it since April 29, 1919, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Yankees held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on May 3, 1919.
2,537Reign number
39Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held