Belt game 6,196 · September 8, 1922
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Washington Senators 8–1 at home to start reign 2,801 of the MLB belt, the 71st for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since September 4, 1922, with 0 defenses over 4 days.
New York Yankees held it for 5 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Chicago White Sox on September 13, 1922.
2,801Reign number
71Team's reign
4Defenses
5Days held