Belt game 8,931 · August 9, 1940
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Philadelphia Athletics 2–0 at home to start reign 4,113 of the MLB belt, the 248th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics had held it since August 8, 1940, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Yankees held it for 6 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on August 15, 1940.
4,113Reign number
248Team's reign
5Defenses
6Days held