Belt game 8,774 · August 15, 1939
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Washington Senators 3–2 at home to start reign 4,034 of the MLB belt, the 238th for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since August 13, 1939, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
New York Yankees held it for 5 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Athletics on August 20, 1939.
4,034Reign number
238Team's reign
3Defenses
5Days held