Belt game 10,109 · May 29, 1948
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat St. Louis Cardinals 7–3 at home to start reign 4,673 of the MLB belt, the 228th for the franchise.
St. Louis Cardinals had held it since May 27, 1948, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 2 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on May 31, 1948.
4,673Reign number
228Team's reign
2Defenses
2Days held