Belt game 8,629 · August 27, 1938
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Cleveland Indians 8–7 at home to start reign 3,971 of the MLB belt, the 228th for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since August 26, 1938, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Yankees held it for 4 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on August 31, 1938.
3,971Reign number
228Team's reign
4Defenses
4Days held