Belt game 8,944 · August 22, 1940
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Cleveland Indians 15–2 at home to start reign 4,116 of the MLB belt, the 249th for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since August 20, 1940, with 1 defense over 2 days.
New York Yankees held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Chicago White Sox on August 25, 1940.
4,116Reign number
249Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held