Belt game 8,889 · June 28, 1940
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Philadelphia Athletics 4–1 at home to start reign 4,095 of the MLB belt, the 243rd for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics had held it since June 26, 1940, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
New York Yankees held it for 2 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Athletics on June 30, 1940.
4,095Reign number
243Team's reign
2Defenses
2Days held