Belt game 10,186 · August 17, 1948
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Cincinnati Reds 4–3 at home to start reign 4,713 of the MLB belt, the 236th for the franchise.
Cincinnati Reds had held it since August 16, 1948, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Cardinals on August 20, 1948.
4,713Reign number
236Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held