Belt game 5,670 · July 4, 1919
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Washington Senators 8–2 at home to start reign 2,566 of the MLB belt, the 48th for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since July 2, 1919, with 1 defense over 2 days.
New York Yankees held it for 1 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Minnesota Twins on July 5, 1919.
2,566Reign number
48Team's reign
2Defenses
1Days held