Belt game 8,873 · June 12, 1940
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Detroit Tigers 7–5 at home to start reign 4,090 of the MLB belt, the 242nd for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since June 11, 1940, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Yankees held it for 4 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on June 16, 1940.
4,090Reign number
242Team's reign
2Defenses
4Days held