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Belt game 7,205 · June 29, 1929

New York Yankees take the belt

New York Yankees beat Philadelphia Athletics 7–5 on the road to start reign 3,280 of the MLB belt, the 130th for the franchise.

Philadelphia Athletics had held it since June 23, 1929, with 5 defenses over 6 days.

New York Yankees held it for 8 days and 7 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on July 7, 1929.

3,280Reign number
130Team's reign
7Defenses
8Days held

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