Belt game 8,721 · June 19, 1939
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Detroit Tigers 8–5 at home to start reign 4,008 of the MLB belt, the 231st for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since June 18, 1939, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Yankees held it for 6 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on June 25, 1939.
4,008Reign number
231Team's reign
4Defenses
6Days held