Belt game 10,221 · September 21, 1948
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Brooklyn Dodgers 6–3 on the road to start reign 4,728 of the MLB belt, the 239th for the franchise.
Brooklyn Dodgers had held it since September 18, 1948, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Cincinnati Reds on September 24, 1948.
4,728Reign number
239Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held