Belt game 8,769 · August 9, 1939
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Washington Senators 13–8 on the road to start reign 4,030 of the MLB belt, the 237th for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since July 30, 1939, with 7 defenses over 10 days.
New York Yankees held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Minnesota Twins on August 10, 1939.
4,030Reign number
237Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held