Belt game 6,716 · May 30, 1926
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Philadelphia Athletics 9–3 at home to start reign 3,051 of the MLB belt, the 96th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics had held it since May 25, 1926, with 5 defenses over 5 days.
New York Yankees held it for 6 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on June 5, 1926.
3,051Reign number
96Team's reign
3Defenses
6Days held