Belt game 8,579 · July 3, 1938
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Boston Red Sox 9–3 at home to start reign 3,947 of the MLB belt, the 223rd for the franchise.
Boston Red Sox had held it since June 29, 1938, with 3 defenses over 4 days.
New York Yankees held it for 5 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on July 8, 1938.
3,947Reign number
223Team's reign
2Defenses
5Days held