Belt game 8,625 · August 25, 1938
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Cleveland Indians 5–2 at home to start reign 3,969 of the MLB belt, the 227th for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since August 24, 1938, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Yankees held it for 1 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on August 26, 1938.
3,969Reign number
227Team's reign
2Defenses
1Days held