Belt game 9,096 · August 13, 1941
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Washington Senators 5–1 at home to start reign 4,177 of the MLB belt, the 259th for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since August 10, 1941, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
New York Yankees held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Athletics on August 16, 1941.
4,177Reign number
259Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held