Belt game 8,897 · July 4, 1940
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Boston Red Sox 12–4 on the road to start reign 4,098 of the MLB belt, the 244th for the franchise.
Boston Red Sox had held it since July 2, 1940, with 1 defense over 2 days.
New York Yankees held it for 1 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Athletics on July 5, 1940.
4,098Reign number
244Team's reign
1Defenses
1Days held