Belt game 10,191 · August 22, 1948
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat St. Louis Cardinals 4–1 on the road to start reign 4,715 of the MLB belt, the 237th for the franchise.
St. Louis Cardinals had held it since August 20, 1948, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 6 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on August 28, 1948.
4,715Reign number
237Team's reign
5Defenses
6Days held