Belt game 7,905 · October 1, 1933
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Boston Red Sox 6–5 at home to start reign 3,619 of the MLB belt, the 178th for the franchise.
Boston Red Sox had held it since September 28, 1933, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
New York Yankees held it for 198 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Athletics on April 17, 1934.
3,619Reign number
178Team's reign
0Defenses
198Days held