Belt game 9,397 · August 1, 1943
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Detroit Tigers 5–4 at home to start reign 4,335 of the MLB belt, the 279th for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since July 31, 1943, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Yankees held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on August 3, 1943.
4,335Reign number
279Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held