Belt game 5,646 · June 10, 1919
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Detroit Tigers 2–1 at home to start reign 2,552 of the MLB belt, the 44th for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since June 7, 1919, with 0 defenses over 3 days.
New York Yankees held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on June 13, 1919.
2,552Reign number
44Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held