Belt game 10,072 · September 18, 1947
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Brooklyn Dodgers 8–7 at home to start reign 4,653 of the MLB belt, the 220th for the franchise.
Brooklyn Dodgers had held it since September 13, 1947, with 4 defenses over 5 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Cincinnati Reds on September 21, 1947.
4,653Reign number
220Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held