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Belt game 7,135 · September 30, 1928

New York Yankees take the belt

New York Yankees beat Detroit Tigers 7–6 on the road to start reign 3,239 of the MLB belt, the 123rd for the franchise.

Detroit Tigers had held it since September 29, 1928, with 0 defenses over 1 day.

New York Yankees held it for 203 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Athletics on April 21, 1929.

3,239Reign number
123Team's reign
6Defenses
203Days held

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