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Belt game 9,436 · September 9, 1943

New York Yankees take the belt

New York Yankees beat Boston Red Sox 11–3 on the road to start reign 4,354 of the MLB belt, the 288th for the franchise.

Boston Red Sox had held it since September 6, 1943, with 1 defense over 3 days.

New York Yankees held it for 8 days and 7 defenses, then lost it to Minnesota Twins on September 17, 1943.

4,354Reign number
288Team's reign
7Defenses
8Days held

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