Belt game 8,869 · June 7, 1940
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Cleveland Indians 5–4 at home to start reign 4,086 of the MLB belt, the 240th for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since June 6, 1940, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Yankees held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on June 8, 1940.
4,086Reign number
240Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held