Belt game 8,607 · August 10, 1938
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Washington Senators 12–11 at home to start reign 3,961 of the MLB belt, the 225th for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since August 7, 1938, with 1 defense over 3 days.
New York Yankees held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Athletics on August 12, 1938.
3,961Reign number
225Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held