Belt game 5,622 · May 8, 1919
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Philadelphia Athletics 2–0 on the road to start reign 2,541 of the MLB belt, the 41st for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics had held it since May 6, 1919, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
New York Yankees held it for 10 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on May 18, 1919.
2,541Reign number
41Team's reign
5Defenses
10Days held