Belt game 10,025 · August 5, 1947
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Cincinnati Reds 12–4 at home to start reign 4,626 of the MLB belt, the 216th for the franchise.
Cincinnati Reds had held it since August 3, 1947, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Cardinals on August 8, 1947.
4,626Reign number
216Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held