Belt game 8,870 · June 8, 1940
Cleveland Indians take the belt
Cleveland Indians beat New York Yankees 3–0 on the road to start reign 4,087 of the MLB belt, the 274th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since June 7, 1940, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Cleveland Indians held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Yankees on June 9, 1940.
4,087Reign number
274Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held
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