Belt game 8,501 · September 20, 1937
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Detroit Tigers 5–0 at home to start reign 3,909 of the MLB belt, the 221st for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since September 19, 1937, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Yankees held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on September 23, 1937.
3,909Reign number
221Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held