Belt game 8,703 · June 1, 1939
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Cleveland Indians 8–3 on the road to start reign 4,002 of the MLB belt, the 229th for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since May 27, 1939, with 3 defenses over 5 days.
New York Yankees held it for 4 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on June 5, 1939.
4,002Reign number
229Team's reign
3Defenses
4Days held