Belt game 9,416 · August 19, 1943
New York Yankees take the belt
New York Yankees beat Cleveland Indians 2–1 on the road to start reign 4,345 of the MLB belt, the 284th for the franchise.
Cleveland Indians had held it since August 18, 1943, with 1 defense over 1 days.
New York Yankees held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Tigers on August 22, 1943.
4,345Reign number
284Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held