Belt game 8,963 · September 11, 1940
Cleveland Indians take the belt
Cleveland Indians beat New York Yankees 5–3 at home to start reign 4,122 of the MLB belt, the 277th for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since September 7, 1940, with 2 defenses over 4 days.
Cleveland Indians held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on September 14, 1940.
4,122Reign number
277Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held
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