Belt game 8,960 · September 7, 1940
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Boston Red Sox 4–3 on the road to start reign 4,121 of the MLB belt, the 251st for the franchise.
Boston Red Sox had held it since September 4, 1940, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
New York Yankees held it for 4 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on September 11, 1940.
4,121Reign number
251Team's reign
2Defenses
4Days held