Minnesota Twins took the lineal MLB belt on September 20, 2026, beating Los Angeles Angels 8–0 on the road. It is reign 10,795 in the belt's history and the 536th for the franchise.
Los Angeles Angels had held it since September 19, 2026: 1 day and 0 defenses.
Minnesota Twins last held the belt in 2026, 1 day before this one; that reign lasted 1 day with 0 defenses.
The reign lasted 1 day and 0 defenses, ending September 21, 2026 against San Francisco Giants.
The game
Twins Shut Out Angels 8-0, Claim Belt at Angel Stadium The Minnesota Twins dominated from start to finish, blanking the Los Angeles Angels 8-0 at Angel Stadium to capture the lineal championship belt. The Twins broke through with two runs in the third inning and never looked back, methodically building their lead throughout the game.