Belt game 5,675 · July 7, 1919
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Washington Senators 3–2 at home to start reign 2,568 of the MLB belt, the 49th for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since July 5, 1919, with 1 defense over 2 days.
New York Yankees held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on July 9, 1919.
2,568Reign number
49Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held