Belt game 8,871 · June 9, 1940
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Cleveland Indians 4–3 at home to start reign 4,088 of the MLB belt, the 241st for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since June 8, 1940, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Yankees held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on June 11, 1940.
4,088Reign number
241Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held