Belt game 10,144 · July 4, 1948
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Chicago Cubs 5–1 at home to start reign 4,693 of the MLB belt, the 233rd for the franchise.
Chicago Cubs had held it since June 29, 1948, with 3 defenses over 5 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 1 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Cincinnati Reds on July 5, 1948.
4,693Reign number
233Team's reign
2Defenses
1Days held